The rapper, singer and songwriter known
around the world as Nellagy has released his widely anticipated EP
record, “#Nellagenius.” The EP is Nellagy's most significant
official release since his popular winter 2014 album, “That's How I
Do,” which notably featured his surprise hit single, “To the
Sky.” Both albums and the single have been proudly released on the
Spentopia Entertainment independent music label without the influence
of the corporate music industry. Full of groove, bass, smarts and
style, “#Nellagenius” is the latest reason for fans of hip hop to
pay attention to this rising star from the American East Coast.
Nellagy has cited as main artistic
influences Kanye West, Ace Hood, Lupe Fiasco, Drake, Big Sean and J
Cole. Of these he is most similar to Kanye in that both are largely
solo artists in terms of lyrics, back beats and musical accompaniment
altogether.
Also not unlike West is Nellagy's
penchant for keeping a positive outlook in his rhymes and lines, a
trait not commonly found in mainstream hip hop until recently, as
lyrically conscientious performers such as Nellagy and Kendrick Lamar
continue to deliver uplifting messages through their heavy-hitting
urban poetry.
Born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in
Delaware, Nellagy belongs to the subset of musicians stemming from
the East-Coast tradition of rap music, the locale which started it
all in New York City more than thirty years ago. No stranger to the
music scene, Nellagy's sound has been in his blood since the
beginning.
“I first got involved in music
through following my dad's footsteps of being a musician, producer,
and songwriter,” writes Nellagy.
A college-educated young man, Nellagy
performs on a regular basis and has made radio appearances on
programs such as Heat 100's Corey Wims and Jay Reezy Show. The
official video for his “To the Sky” single garnered him a solid
following of loyal fans and continues to circulate online across the
globe. The artist has described himself as “a guy who has fun and
likes his fans to have fun with his music.”
His first EP, “Appearance Ain't
Everything” was published when he was 16, at which time he publicly
stated that his mission was to show the world that “hip hop is not
all negative or stereotypical.” He co-wrote the title song for a
film, “Brotherly Love,” as well as a single, “Break the Code,”
which was selected for a mixtape distributed at an education summit
sponsored by Jr. Music Executive, Google, Temple University, and
others.
The “#Nellagenius” EP by Nellagy is
available online worldwide. Hip-hop fans, get in early.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
The “#Nellagenius” EP by
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