Alternative Hip Hop from N.U.N.O.

Born in Lisbon and now based in Eindhoven in The Netherlands, N.U.N.O. is an alternative hip hop artist who takes cues from the likes of Public Enemy, N.W.A., Death Row, Wu-Tang Clan, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Method Man as well as Bob Marley and dancehall music to create his own fiercely original sound. Having moved to Rotterdam at a young age, he found himself in an unfamiliar country without knowing the language.

After quickly learning Dutch and starting school, it wasn’t long before he dropped out and started forging his early musical vision. Having bounced around between Europe and Boston, going through homelessness, personal struggles, almost dying from a stabbing incident and going to jail, his journey is one of perseverance and sheer determination.

Now as an artist, he turns his setbacks into worthwhile artistic expression, using music as an outlet for his emotions and experiences. Bringing us the first taste of his unique sonic output, he shares his new debut single titled “BomBaGloCk,” a bold hip hop jam that sees N.U.N.O. capture his vision of what the style should have developed into in the mainstream.

Presenting a compelling introduction to N.U.N.O. as an artist as well as his perspective and worldviews, “BomBaGloCk” serves up a grooving jam packed full of rattling beats, winding synths and expressive vocal performance. Opened by the woozy wobble of synth and the jump of the drums, N.U.N.O. lively vocalisations shift into powerful, processed vocal leads.

Crafting a moody soundscape, his rapped delivery threads slick flows into the driving arrangement as he spins profound lyricism about his story. Cut with memorable vocal hooks, his voice dances with processed note shifts as the vibrant instrumentation glides through a brooding sound of intense electronic energy.

Recorded from his room in a psych ward where he’s currently undergoing treatment, “BomBaGloCk” sees N.U.N.O. bring to life his sound against all odds. Making an emphatic artistic entrance, N.U.N.O. lays down an impactful statement of intent and is sure to win over fans with his original sound and captivating story.

Listen to BomBaGloCk below

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