When talking about the the "new west" Nipsey Hussle has to be mentioned in that conversation. Ermias Ashedom A.K.A. Nipsey Hussle was raised in a neighborhood near south centrals intersection Crenshaw and Slauson. He has worked with rappers such as Meek Mill, YG, Drake and Snoop Dogg.
Nipsey Hussle first got national recognition when "Hussle In The House" was released on BAGNV2 late 2008. In 2008 Nipsey released two street tapes Bullets Ain't Got No Name, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. Then signed with Cenematic Music Group and Epic Records. In 2009 Nipsey released Bullets Ain't Got No Name, Vol.3. After BAGNV3 was released the label was ready to give Nipsey a push. He titled his first studio album "South Central State of Mind" and it was scheduled to be released in the summer of 2009 but was postponed indefinitely. In 2010 he was chosen for XXL Magazines "Annual Freshmen Top Ten", a selection of ten up-and-coming artist in 2010, as "Most Determined". He would then release his first single "Feelin Myself" featuring singer Lloyd. He started going through some trouble with his Epic Records after feeling like he was getting the proper push or representation and was dropped in late 2010. He bounced back with "The Marathon" a mixtape that would push his independent career in the right direction. A lot of people say that The Marathon was suppose to be his album with Epic. He then hit the road for 8 months on a tour across the US. His next project in 2012 was "TMC:The Marathon Continues". The second installment was just as good as his first one. It gained him the respect from the rest of the rap world. It got his record deal talk boiling again with labels offering top dollar for the west coast MC.
Nipsey decided to keep his career on the independent route. He revolutionized a T-shirt that he has worn from the beginning of his career to now. It reads "Crenshaw" across the front and has an authentic "The Marathon" tag on the bottom corner. He owns a clothing store on the corner of Crenshaw and Slauson. Next door to his clothing store he also has ownership of a cell phone store.
He is set to release "TM3:VictoryLap" as his first album. With no official release date he leaked 6 tracks that will not be on a project. He is set to release his next project "Crenshaw" on October 8, 2013. First single for Crenshaw is called "Checc Me Out". I'm excited to hear his music. He brings a good vibe to the west coast scene. With mellow beats and inspiring rhymes I place Nipsey high on the west coast ranking.
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