N.O.L.A

Shinola "NOLA" Ward exploded out of fallbrook,CA (southern) but was raised up in the great northwest of Washington state. He became a student of music generally all throughout his childhood and his journey began at the age of 12 wiriting lyrics making songs with his brother and cousins on his kaoraoke machine. Nola's sound is extroadinarily universal as a whole when trying to cactegorize himself in a specific genre other than HIP-HOP. If your looking for motivation,truth, soul,spiritual his feel of Hip-hop is why he is a talented sky-Rocketing artist in the Northwest. He is always expanding his horizons with his music pushing his potential to the edge everytime he touches the microphone. Not only does his music speak for itself its also the way he carries himself. Very humble, respected gentlemen that people love to be around that he just draws unbelievable attention that he doesnt mind at all,he is like a magnet when it comes to people. The phrase "New Northewest" is a phrase that says it all. He is vigourously breaking down barriers that people have on hip-hop daily. Growing up his family use to listen to everything from Bob Marley to the Isley Bros to Snoop, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, A Tribe Called Quest etc. So as time went on NoLA began on his journey to just be himself and offer a gift of versatility to Hip-Hop. His work ethic is incredible when it comes to his music but everything outside of that as well. Rooting a strong foundation with God to the basketball court and surrounding himself with people who care about him and who he cares about and his Good relationship with his mother makes him thankful and understands the true meaning of Accountability. Adversity is an understatement with countless obstacles and trials of life thrown at him Nola chose to learn from others mistakes and continue to do music. With only a short period of time , he is making super long strides thus far. Having a music article in Lotic Magazine to featuring with countless rap artists locally and state to state and doing many performances Nola's passion and drive continue to grow stronger and stronger each second! When you think of Hip-Hop in the Northwest there is no denying his name "NOLA" Be on the lookout for this HIP-HOP artist, he is on his way!