There was a time when Niko Brim and his mother had nothing. To make ends meet, he took various odd jobs teaching swim lessons, walking dogs, and even selling weed. But the Mount Vernon, New York native knew he was destined for more. After pouring years of blood, sweat, and tears into his music, the blossoming rapper caught the attention of Grammy-nominated MC Rapsody, who fully recognized Brim’s innate talent. His forthcoming project, HUES Vol. 1, distinguishes itself with thoughtful lyrics, sharp delivery, and beat selection that draw comparisons to a young Kendrick Lamar or J. Cole, but he’s in a lane all his own, which took some time
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