Formerly known as Jay NES (Never Evade Success), failure has and will never be an option for this artist. Blending powerful life experiences into every verse, Jay NES’s journey through the music industry has been a true test of artist resilience, navigating highs and lows while balancing fatherhood and staying true to his art. Beginning with his first community collective in 2009, Poetic Gorilla Music, alongside childhood friends he grew up with and went to church with, Jay NES—now known as NE$$Y THE RILA—embodies the balance, family history , and artistry in a developing Web3 story in the making . His passion as a father and an artist is undeniable, and his dedication to his community of web3 fans is unmatched.
Hailing from Detroit, NE$$Y THE RILLA musical roots run deep—writing music at the age of 16 and now sharing stages with prominent performers such as Doja Cat, 6ix9ine, Chief Keef, and Styles P. His experience alongside these well-known artists highlights his dedication, versatility, and impact on Web3 as an artist.Â
Now, with blockchain and music NFTs, Nessy is inviting the fans to join his music community with his on-chain project caled OPEN MINDS. This Web3 collaborative approach empowers artists to maintain their independence and creativity while fosters deeper fan-artist and artist to fan connections, transforming audiences of fans, like you, from passive listeners to active and invested participants in the artist's creative process. So spread the word about this incredible artist, this exclusive interview, and the exciting web3 music discovery movement by sharing this message across your social profiles. Together, let’s amplify reach and build awareness for web3 music together, an for fore each other!
Dont miss this exclusive 1 on 1 interview with Nessy The Rilla in this month’s Artist Spotlight.Â
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