User:NickelusF/Nickelus F

Daniel Jones (born November 8,1983) is a Richmond, VA rapper and R&B writer. He was know as Nick Fury up until 2004, and then changed his name to Nickelus F and is most commonly know for being the BET 106 & Park “Freestyle Friday” champion 7 weeks in a row and being inducted into Hall Of Fame (5/11/2007-6/22/2007). Nickelus F is also known for his collaborations with rapper Drake in songs like AMPM, Friends With Money, STRESS, and many more

Music Career
Since the year 2000, Nickelus F has been tuning his talent for the last and got his first big break that same year when he got chance to battle against 300 contenders in the regional Source Unsigned Hype Emcee Battle where he placed second even though he had no formal recording experience under his belt and was unsigned hype in The Source magazine in 2000 at the age of 17.

From there on, Nickelus F took his skills to the next level and started forming what would soon be a career in the hip hop industry. Nickelus F, then known as Nick Fury had one of his biggest breaks when he was the last “true” champion on BET’s 106 & Park Freestyle Fridays back in 2007. The experience put him on the eyes of over six million viewers106 & Park viewers and proved that he had the skills, potential and personality to be a rapper and a freestyle artist.

Nickelus F has also helped in developments of other artists as well. He was a large influence on Hip Hop’s hottest new star DRAKE. “This dude is a huge influence and basically the reason I started rapping. I consider him family and I thank him for everything he's done for me.” – Drake

In Richmond, VA Nickelus F is one of the most recognizable rappers, with his original style, creative material, and unparalleled lyrics. He works with the likes of Ranyi Day Entertainment, and a team of producers that has already made a mark in the industry (M.Rell [G-Unit & Jim Jones], Bei Maejor [Trey Songz, Soulja Boy & Bun B], Lab Ox [50 Cent & G-Unit] and Boi 1da [Drake & Dipset])

Accomplishments
Remix collaboration project with Trip Hop group PortisheadR.A.R.E. (Reliving A Real Experience). He has also gained support of major Hip Hop blogs & websites such as nahright.com, hiphopdx.com, 2dopeboyz.com, newmusiccartel.com, hiphopgame.com, str8hiphop.com, & more.

He has collaborations with artists like Drake, The Clipse, Portishead, Skyzoo, Little Brother, Skillz, Novel, The Silverust, AC, Rain, Loaded Lux, Swigga Da Don & OH & Mums FP; and worked with producers Boi 1da, Nottz, Fusion ULTD, Jeff Barrow, Scram Jones, Elite, Lab Ox, Bei Maejor, M.Rell, FKI & more.

Notable Projects and Discography
Cut the Check (2005)

How to Build a Buzz for Dummies (2006)  For The F Of It (2008)

Thank You (2009)

Thank You: Version: Pi (2009)

Heathen ALBUM (2009)

Go Time (2009)

R.A.R.E. (Reliving A Real Experience) ft. Portishead ALBUM (2009)

Music Videos
Nickelus F videos are available in his YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/nickelusf

Nurp!/Toast & Jelly (2005)

The Motions (2008)

Everything That I Should (2009)

Heathen (2009)

The Beast (2009)

You Too ft. The Silverust (2009)

Other Sites and External Links
F's Official Blog http://nickelusf.wordpress.com/

Nickelus F MySpace http://www.myspace.com/nickelusf

Nick Fury MySpace http://www.myspace.com/nickfury

Facebook Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/nickelusf

Twitter Page http://www.twitter.com/nickelusf

Drake & Nickelus F Official MySpace http://www.myspace.com/drakeandnickelusf