Nicky da B

Nicky da B performing at Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin in 2012

Nickesse Trimaine Toney (March 13, 1990 – September 2, 2014) known by his stage name Nicky Da B, was a New Orleans-based rapper specializing in the regional genre of Bounce music. He released one album in 2012 titled Please Don't 4get Da B and his single with artist Diplo that year, Express Yourself, was a viral success and featured in a Doritos commercial during Super Bowl XLVII.[1] He was also known for his role in popularizing the dance phenomenon of twerking in 2012.[2]

Born in 1990 in New Orleans Louisiana in Carrollton area know as Pigeon Town 17th ward. He was raised by his mother Nicole Toney and grandmother Aline Toney. Nicky graduated in 2008 from West Jefferson High School and attended Delgado Community College.[3] Nicky began writing rap lyrics at age 6 under the name Lil Fiya in admiration of the Hot boyz. At 14 he began rapping. Nicky had close tides with Katey Red, who he called his "gay mother". Big Freedia was also an influenced to Nicky Da B bounce exposure. Nicky was a former HHG (hitt'em hard guy) Twerk dancer for Sissy Nobby before he branched out and became a solo artist.[1] and in 2011 he released the local hit "Drop It Hot Potato Style" and began touring.[4] Nicky was outspoken about creating music for the LGBT community.[5]

After releasing his album Please Don't Forget da B in 2012, he embarked on a world tour, which included a sold-out show at the Sydney Opera House.[6] In July 2014, he collaborated with German dance-music duo Schlachthofbronx on the single, "Lights Off."[1] His death on September 2, 2014 at age 24 of unknown causes, was announced by his publicist, Rusty Lazer. The family later asked for help from fans in paying for his funeral,[2] which included a parade led by the TBC Brass Band in his Carrollton neighborhood.[7]

Discography

References

  1. 1 2 3 Escobedo Shepherd, Julianne (September 3, 2014). "Why Nicky Da B's Death Will Be Felt Past New Orleans Roots". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  2. 1 2 Lynch, Joe (September 2, 2014). "Nicky Da B, Diplo's 'Express Yourself' Bounce Collaborator, Dead at 24". Billboard. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  3. ↑ Fensterstock, Alison (September 9, 2014). "Second line celebration for rapper Nicky da B set for noon Wednesday, Sept. 10". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  4. ↑ Fensterstock, Alison (September 2, 2014). "Nicky da B, rising New Orleans bounce star, has died". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  5. ↑ Patel, Puja (November 19, 2013). "Bouncing Back: The Street Kings (and Queens) of New Orleans". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  6. ↑ Minsker, Evan (September 2, 2014). "Nicky Da B, New Orleans Bounce Artist, Dead at 24". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
  7. ↑ Fensterstock, Alison (September 9, 2014). "Second line celebration for rapper Nicky da B set for noon Wednesday, Sept. 10". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved June 7, 2016.

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