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No Nonsense (Rapper)

Stacy A. Jones, better known as "No Nonsense," is an American rap artist from Olympia, WA. He is known for his tenacious thug-style delivery and penitentiary physique, as well as for his numerous appearances and performances with acts nationwide. Subsequent to his release from federal custody in 2005, No Nonsense dropped the street-acclaimed "Federally Raised" in the midst of a steep decline in attention to independent rap artists. Since 2005, No Nonsense has recorded over 400 tracks with various regional and nationally recognized artists, including Divine Mental, Overtime, Jo-Jo, and many more. His latest heavily anticipated project, "The I-5 Bandit," includes appearances from numerous well known acts, such as Nicki Minaj, Mistah FAB, and more.

Northwest hiphop's number 1 artist on reverbnation.com has slowly become a favorite independent artist of fans all over the United States. Upon returning to his hometown, Olympia, Wa a nationally recognized rap artist, No Nonsense has staked his claim to the rap game as it exists in the Pacific Northwest. In fact, No Nonsense is currently listed on Reverbnation.com as the number 2 artist in all Northwest genres, second only to The Voice's Vicci Martinez.

Likely the most prolific Northwest rap artist since Sir Mix-a-lot, No Nonsense has slowly expanded his pursuit of hiphop fame and fortune to include such partnerships as Northwest Connect, featuring artists Young Soprano, E-Tab, and No Nonsense collaborating, as well as other hiphop cultural ventures such as custom auto detailing and installation, signing multiple acts to his label, Double Trouble Records, and pushing for distribution of Northwest artists.

Having developed a feel for his market and audience, incorporated social media into his guerilla marketing campaign, and recruited his twin brother, CEO Stephen Jones, an in-house engineer, aaron j., and numerous die-hard independent hiphop acts, No Nonsense has continued to expand his national ambitions, and is currently working on a multi-city tour with his label's talent as well as reaching out to other Northwest hiphop acts.