Beijing’s Best Rapper: Is Noski That Man?

Name: NOSKI

AKA: Blackie Chan, Nosa Iginedion

Repping: Beijing (obviously) for the last three years

Background: Born in hip-hop hotspot London, and raised in Nigeria and Boston

Influences: Kanye, Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco, The Game, Dave Chappelle

Achievements: Winning the Best MC competition at Vics last month. He floored the reigning champ, Ace, in the final. Previously won ten free beers at open-mic night at Helen’s Cafe. Known to perform shows at The Story in Gongti.

Hangouts: His shower. Better to try and catch him riding his customized R9 – complete with makeshift soundsystem and microphone.

We say: The crowd has spoken and they wanted NOSKI. We liked what we heard but we want to hear more. Watch this space.

Noski will drop his debut EP this year on Blackzilla Records. If you think you are a better rapper, get in touch with us and we’ll set up a battle.

This article originally appeared on page 37 of the January issue of the Beijinger.

Photo: Mitchell Pe Masilun