NomiS

LONG BEACH, Calif. (May 13, 2008)-- NomiS is

putting out his second album on May 29, 2008. NomiS is a Rastafarian who raps about his faith and the struggles he goes through on a day to day basis. NomiS is performing a hip hop show in downtown San Diego at the Static Lounge.

NomiS is a socially conscious eMCee from southern California. Born in San Bernardino County, he moved to Oceanside California at age 8. Coming from a musically inclined background, NomiS found himself interested in many different genres of music early on. He found a connection to Hip Hop culture and music during middle school where he began to dabble in verse writing. Midway through Highschool the alias "NomiS" became his musical identity.

Simultaneously his first rap group arose with three other eMCee’s, one of which was a "Dext". The fellowship was short lived, but NomiS continued rapping with Dext, and eventually formed the duo, "Destined Misconception". Destined Misconception proved to be "Destined" to split a few years later. Halfway through recording their first album together, Dext. was forced to move across the country leaving NomiS with a half finished album. The two decided it was best for NomiS to finish it as a solo project. On October 22nd 2004, NomiS released the appropriately titled album "Destined Misconception". Around this time NomiS hooked up with a long time friend and local DJ named, "Topher 85".

This is when things started coming together. The two continued to pay dues locally. Meanwhile, NomiS was studying music at a California State University, and the two of them started on the grind with shows and trying to perfect their crafts. Performing everywhere from School’s, bar’s, church’s, coffee shops, and living rooms. Together they have opened up shows for the likes of freestyle legend SuperNATURAL, The Visionaries, LMNO, 4th Avenue Jones, LA Symphony, Deux Process and many others.

In Spring 2006 the two of them performed for a crowd of 14,000 people at SDSU’s "Cox ARENA". Finally finding his distinct sound, In late May of 2006 NomiS dropped the EP entitled "Together Is Power", which included colabs with members of both the Deepspace 5 camp, and Future Shock. NomiS continues to attempt to bring truth to everyone. Understanding the responsibility of an eMCee, NomiS seeks to provoke thought in the minds of any and all who will listen.

My Thoughts

NomiS is extremely talented and speaks from the heart. He comes from a Christian background and is always involved with his community. I think his lyrics are inspiring to those who think rap is all about bad words and degrading women.

The hip hop show in San Diego should be a good one. For those who have never seen NomiS they are in for a good treat.