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Joshua Nicks (born October 18, 1982 in St. Louis (University City, Missouri) known

professionally by two names, J-Nicks and Stuey Rock, is an American Musician and Radio Personality.

At the early age of 16, Nicks created a buzz in his hometown by hosting and throwing parties

and being in the likes of notable artists such as Nelly, Murphy Lee, St. Lunatics , Chingy and J-

Kwon. Nicks was approached by Programming Director Mic Fox and DJ Wrekk of Q 95.5 spring

of 2001. Hired to be their new young fresh (Youngest in Charge) 6PM – 10PM jock on the radio

where the Durtty Boyz was born. Nicks quickly shot to stardom being the newest member of the

hottest new station while he was still in high school; his introduction to broadcast radio had

begun.

Career

Radio Personality: 2000- current

Nicks transitioned from Q 95.5 to 100.3 The Beat. Breaking underground artists and playing

local talent, Nicks hosted his own show on 100.3 The Beat. Nicks fell in love with being a Radio

Personality and connecting genres together. In 2005 Nicks accepted a position as a Radio

Personality for the Hot 107.9 radio show in Atlanta, Georgia.

Also in 2005, Nicks auditioned for BET. After a competitive audition he was presented

opportunity to host the Rap City Countdown on the weekend and was quickly given the full time

position as the Youngest host of the legendary Rap City.

Music Career 2000’s-2015

In the early 2000’s Nicks and hometown friends collaborated on music. In 2003 they created

the group First Draft. They were signed to Def Jam in 2004 but shortly after let go due to the

departure of Def Jam label head Kevin Liles. In 2010 Nicks released the studio mixtape, “Stuey

Rock in the Building”. In 2010 Nicks and Shawty Redd released the studio mixtape “Jekyll and

Hyde”. The group First Draft rebranded as “Da Fam” in 2011 and signed with Jazzy Pha and

Noonie’s label “Sho Nuff Records ”. Also in 2011 Nicks and Future released studio mixtape “FDU

and Freebandz” and “FDU and Freebandz: Reloaded”. In 2012 Nick’s released the single

“P*$$y So Good” featuring Future.

Nicks released studio mixtape “Featured Presentation” and “Deez Hookz Aint Free”.

In 2013 Nicks was featured on Retro Tha Kids single “Drugs Are My Friend”. In October of

2013 Nicks released the single “It’s You” featuring Young Dro. In late 2013 Nicks released the

studio mixtape “Shwaggaban”.

In October of 2014 Nicks released “No Reason” featuring Rich Homie Quan and Doe B. In 2016

Nicks released the studio mixtape “SR”.

2018 Nicks, known as Stuey Rock when he performs, just recently dropped his latest singles

featuring T-Wayne and Derez Dosh.

Television

Nicks first glimpse of TV was when appearing on two season of “Rap Game” in 2010. In 2005

he hosted BET’s “Rap City”. In 2016 Nick’s made his first of many appearances on “Love &amp;amp; Hip Hop: Atlanta ”.

Personal Life

Nicks is single. Two biological children, daughter and a son, and a Goddaughter he helped raise

since her birth.