Nasir Pemberton,[1] known professionally as Digital Nas or DN, is an American record producer, singer and songwriter from
Atlanta, Georgia. He first gained recognition for his production work for
Lil Yachty, and later for his work with
Kanye West on his albums Donda (2021) and Vultures 1 (2024), both of which debuted atop the
Billboard 200.[2]
Early life and career
Nasir Pemberton was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Getting involved with music early as a child, and throughout high school, he discovered his desire to produce music. As he continued to hone his production craft, he worked extensively with
Trippie Redd,
Playboi Carti and
Lil Yachty prior to their mainstream breakthroughs. Following his quick rise to fame, Pemberton expanded to work with major artists including
ASAP Rocky and
Kanye West.
In January 2016, he formed his own record label, III Records. Pemberton has also frequently collaborated with fellow Atlanta-based artist
Bktherula and executive produced her 2020 mixtape Nirvana, on which he also guest performed.[3]
Personal life
Outside of music, Pemberton is an avid skateboarder.[4]
Musical style and influences
Nas is widely known for his effort in breaking into the
mumble rap genre through the online audio distribution platform
SoundCloud. Nas has cited several prominent artists as influencing his musical style, including
Pharrell Williams,
Kanye West,
Sid Vicious, and
Morrissey. Additionally, his soft spot for
shoegaze and punk rock bands, such as his favorite band
Germs, are sources of inspiration.
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Archived from the original on May 31, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
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ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 20248 into search. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
Nasir Pemberton,[1] known professionally as Digital Nas or DN, is an American record producer, singer and songwriter from
Atlanta, Georgia. He first gained recognition for his production work for
Lil Yachty, and later for his work with
Kanye West on his albums Donda (2021) and Vultures 1 (2024), both of which debuted atop the
Billboard 200.[2]
Early life and career
Nasir Pemberton was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Getting involved with music early as a child, and throughout high school, he discovered his desire to produce music. As he continued to hone his production craft, he worked extensively with
Trippie Redd,
Playboi Carti and
Lil Yachty prior to their mainstream breakthroughs. Following his quick rise to fame, Pemberton expanded to work with major artists including
ASAP Rocky and
Kanye West.
In January 2016, he formed his own record label, III Records. Pemberton has also frequently collaborated with fellow Atlanta-based artist
Bktherula and executive produced her 2020 mixtape Nirvana, on which he also guest performed.[3]
Personal life
Outside of music, Pemberton is an avid skateboarder.[4]
Musical style and influences
Nas is widely known for his effort in breaking into the
mumble rap genre through the online audio distribution platform
SoundCloud. Nas has cited several prominent artists as influencing his musical style, including
Pharrell Williams,
Kanye West,
Sid Vicious, and
Morrissey. Additionally, his soft spot for
shoegaze and punk rock bands, such as his favorite band
Germs, are sources of inspiration.
^"Czech Albums – Top 100".
ČNS IFPI. Note: On the chart page, select 35.Týden 2021 on the field besides the words "CZ – ALBUMS – TOP 100" to retrieve the correct chart. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
^"Slovak Albums – Top 100".
ČNS IFPI | On the chart page, select SK - Albums - Top 100 under the left field and "202135" on the field besides the word "Zobrazit", and then click over the word to retrieve the correct chart data.
Archived from the original on May 31, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
^"
ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 202410 into search. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
^"
ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 20248 into search. Retrieved February 26, 2024.