Lute (rapper)
Luther Nicholson (born July 6, 1989), better known by his stage name Lute, is an American rapper. He is signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records. He released his first mixtape, West1996, on February 22, 2012. His debut album, West1996 pt. 2, was released on September 29, 2017.[1]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Luther Nicholson |
Born | Charlotte, North Carolina | July 6, 1989
Origin | Charlotte, North Carolina |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2012–present |
Labels | Dreamville |
Associated acts | J. Cole, Big Pooh |
Musical career
2012-14: West1996
Lute is a former member of Forever FC, the Charlotte hip-hop collective which has disbanded. Since then, Lute released his first mixtape titled, West1996, on February 22, 2012. The mixtape has received attention from many, including Pete Rock who shared the mixtape on his Twitter page.[2][3]
2015-present: Signing to Dreamville and West1996 pt. 2
On December 8, 2015, it was officially announced that Lute was signed to J. Cole's, Dreamville Records. Lute was also featured on Dreamville's compilation album titled Revenge of the Dreamers II, on a track titled "Still Slummin'". On August 25, 2017, Lute released his first official single "Juggin'" from his album.[4] His debut album, West1996 pt. 2, had received several push backs, but was finally released on September 29, 2017.[5][6] Other promotional singles and music videos for the album include songs "Premonition" and "Morning Shift". Lute also went on the 4 Your Eyez Only World Tour with J. Cole in 2017, and with JID and EarthGang in 2017. On February 4, 2020, he released the single "GED (Gettin Every Dolla)", which he performed at the halftime show of the Houston Rockets @Charlotte Hornets on March 7, 2020. On July 6, 2020 he released the single "Life" along with a music video. On August 14, 2020, Lute released the song "Get It and Go", featuring Blakk Soul, from the Madden NFL 21 soundtrack.
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||
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US |
US R&B/HH |
US Rap | |||||
West1996 pt. 2 |
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Mixtapes
Title | Album details |
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West1996 |
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Extended plays
Title | Album details |
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Untitled[8] |
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Compilation albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||
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US |
US R&B/HH |
US Rap | |||
Revenge of the Dreamers II (with Dreamville) |
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29 | 4 | 3 | |
Revenge of the Dreamers III (with Dreamville) |
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1 | 1 | 1 |
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As lead artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"Still Slummin'"[11] | 2017 | West1996 pt. 2 |
"Juggin'"[12] | ||
"Morning Shift"[13] | ||
"GED (Getttin Every Dolla)"[14] | 2020 | TBA |
"Life"[15] | TBA | |
"Get It and Go"[16] (featuring Blakk Soul) |
Madden NFL 21 |
Guest appearances
Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"So Help Me God" | 2018 | Phonte | No News Is Good News |
"Section 8"[17] | 2019 | Jackie Spade | Aurafication |
"Under the Sun"[18] | J. Cole, DaBaby | Revenge of the Dreamers III | |
"Sleep Deprived"[18] | Omen, Mez, DaVionne | ||
"Revenge"[19] | 2020 | Omen, Ari Lennox, EarthGang, Childish Major, Reason | Revenge of the Dreamers III: Director's Cut |
"Still Dreamin"[19] | JID, 6LACK | ||
"Manhattan (Remix)" | Stockz | N/A |
References
- Frydenlund, Zach. "Here's What We Know About Dreamville's New Signees, Lute and Ari Lennox | Complex CA". Ca.complex.com. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
- "Charlotte rapper Lute signs to J. Cole's Dreamville label | Vibes | Creative Loafing Charlotte". M.clclt.com. 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
- "10 Rappers Who Are Going To Blow In 2016". Greenlabel.com. 2015-10-07. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
- "Charlotte native and Dreamville artist Lute will release 'West 1996 Pt. 2' on September 29". Clture.org. September 21, 2017.
- "Charlotte rapper Lute signs to J. Cole's Dreamville Records". CLTure.org. 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
- "Charlotte Artist "Lute" Signed to Dreamville Records". Power 98 FM. Archived from the original on 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
- "West 1996, Pt. 2 by Lute". Apple Music. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
- "2 New Lute Freestyles". Dreamville. September 10, 2018. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
- "Revenge Of The Dreamers III / Dreamville". Tidal. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- "DREAMVILLE - REVENGE OF THE DREAMERS III". RIAA. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
- "Lute - Still Slummin'". YouTube. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- "Dreamville's Lute Returns To Action With New Single, "Juggin"". 2DOPEBOYZ. August 25, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
- "Lute - Morning Shift". YouTube. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- "GED (Gettin Every Dolla - Single by Lute on Apple Music" – via Apple Music.
- "Life - Single by Lute on Apple Music" – via Apple Music.
- "Get It And Go (feat. Blakk Soul) - Single by Lute on Apple Music". Retrieved August 15, 2020 – via Apple Music.
- "Lute Joins Jackie Spade On "Section 8"". HotNewHipHop.
- "Listen to J. Cole's Dreamville's New Album Ft. Kendrick Lamar, Vince Staples, and More". Pitchfork. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
- "Dreamville Share "Revenge Of The Dreamers III Deluxe" Tracklist & Cover Art". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 16 January 2020.