Nappyville - Indianapolis, IN

The Midwest is on fire! What began as a mere spark in the 90s, has evolved into a full blown blaze as Hip Hop acts hailing from Indiana continue to ignite the rap game.

This saga continues with the hot new stars, Young True and Rokstar of rap group Nappyville. Young True and Rokstar, the dynamic duo hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana are on the fast track to superstardom as fans are latching on to their clever lyrics, crunkadelic beats, and addictive hooks. The group Nappyville
was formed in 2003, but both artists had been rapping and performing for years before that. Having already known each other for years, it just made sense to bring the best of both worlds together to make a
sound that no one had heard before.

Rokstar has a love for music that cannot be denied. Like many artists, he received his first taste of musicianship within the church, where he played keyboards, organs and the piano. As he cultivated his craft,
RokStar’s musical journey took an unorthodox course. Rokstar came into Hip Hop by way of producing, including composing scores for movie projects and grinding the production side of the music biz. From
producing music for larger than life So So Def recording artist Bone Crusher, to writing and producing unreleased tracks with Lil’ Zane. Despite his success as a producer, something was pulling him from
behind the boards to in front of the mic.

The confident Rokstar always seizes the opportunity to have his voice heard. According to Rokstar,
“It’s a simple equation, giving the people what they want. Supply vs.demand.” When his raspy voice vibrates the mic, it’s about the peoplegetting just what they want, which is a reason to get crunk.Young True, the other half of the up and coming rap group, Nappyville has made a name for himself throughout the state. Known as the rhyme slayer because not only does he compose some of the most original and
eclectic lyrics in the game today, but he also delivers his flows with such power and majesty. Prior to hooking up with Rokstar, Young True released two solo efforts, “King of the Midwest” and “Baddest Yellow
Boy”, that have the potential to be Hip Hop classics. “It’s the beats that drive me,” says Young True, who has been praised for being able to take any subject and make a masterpiece out of it. In addition to
his rapping abilities, Young True is a bona fide ladies man! But don’t worry, despite all his adoring fans, he keeps his head on straight, concentrating on the real love of his life. Hip Hop The fusion of these two extremely talented artists has created an undeniable force of nature in the incomparable group Nappyville.

Their first hit single, “ Super Clean,” is in heavy rotation on Indianapolis radio stations and is destined to blow up elsewhere. Their sound is much more than a notion or a feeling. It’s a destination and you have

been invited along for the ride. Jump in and experience the ecstasy, the power and the rawness. Welcome to Nappyville. This past week, Nappyville visited Atlanta to shoot with famed photographer and Contributing Senior Writer Dennis Byron of Hip Hop Weekly & publisher of newly launched Hip Hop Enquirer magazine. Here is an excerpt of their interview:

HHE: What brings you guys to Atlanta?

Rokstar: Just here getting it in. Obviously to do a shoot with you
but also network and place ourselves and our product in the mainstream
flow of everything that’s going on in the ATL.

HHE: How long have you guys been doing music?:

True: I’ve been in the music game since I was nine years old. It was
always something I wanted to do. I couldn’t imagine doing anything
else outside of music other than things promoting what do.

Rokstar: I got interested in music from being in church and hearing
the various instruments like the drums and organs. At some point early
on, I taught myself how to play the keyboards in church and as a
result learned how to play various other instruments.

HHE: Who were some of your musical influences?

Rokstar: Quincy Jones, Smokey Robinson, Rolling Stones and whatever I
hear and like that’s on the radio.

True: Personally, I enjoy all genres of music…it just has to be good.

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