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Artist
Noa James
12+ albums
about
Rapping since the age of 13, Noa James began his musical journey as a successful battle rapper who quickly became known for his brutal punchlines and sharp tongue. After 5 years in the battle circut Noa realized that he wanted more as an artist and although he was young he knew he had a big story to tell. As a young man Noa experienced more struggle than most people experience their entire lives ranging from his mothers incarceration after abandoning him, his stay in an orphanage, the deportation of his father, and perhaps the most prolific moment in his life; the passing of his beloved grandfather. With such a powerful story to tell, Noa decided to enroll in a writing class at the local community college to help him transfer his thoughts and struggles on paper in a way that truly exposed his reality and emotions. Over the years Noa's autobiographical rhymes have made him a pioneer in the art of story telling and although his powerful stage presence and large stature has made him a force to be reckoned with it is the size of his heart,that has remained most imminent. Not only making a name for himself as an artist, Noa is also widely known as leading force in the Inland Empire underground hip hop movement, creating a stage for aspiring artist and rappers alike to express their creativity in a positive environment at his weekly open mic event in Riverside, CA called The Common Ground. Noa also holds various charity events to support programs and shelters in surrounding commu
