Hip hop at its finest. Los Angeles based emcee Nieve has a lyrical style that is smooth, poetic, and captivating. His music combines elements of classic hiphop and jazz to create a soulful, mellow sound.
Nieve has been rapping and making music since he was kid, perfecting his skills in numerous hiphop shows, rap battles, and open mics across LA. His rhymes are inspired by artists such as Nas, Mos Def, Gangstar and Wu-tang as well as from Jazz artists, like John Coltrane and Miles Davis.
His first album "Away with Words.' (produced by cook classics) gained the attention of Tokyo hiphop label "Goontrax" and was released in Japan in 2008. This led to further collaborations with the talented Tokyo production crew "Cradle," which included the music video "Talk it out" featured on the Cradle Orchestra's "Velvet Ballads."
The LA and Tokyo connection continues to flourish between Nieve and Cradle with the release of their new album "Soulbirds" A mix of silky smooth rhymes, colorful vocals (courtesy of singer Jean Curley) and the unmistakable mellow tones and sweet sounding production that Cradle has become known for.
Through it all, Nieve remains a genuine and humble artist, more concerned with making the music he loves, then chasing false aspirations of money and fame. Forever the student, Nieve continues to excel in his craft and enjoys learning and collaborating with fellow artist from all around the globe. With his fresh new sound and classic flow, Nieve is sure to be a welcomed addition to any hiphop fan's music library.
I really hope you’ll make more songs with Cradle soon. Some of your best works I might add. ^^