Nolan the Ninja

Nolan Chapman, also known as ‘Nolan The Ninja’, is a 25-year old emcee & producer from Detroit, MI. Hailing from the hometown of likes such as J. Dilla (Slum Village) & Eminem, the young ninja maintains a pressure-free determined path through his own style of recordings & instrumentals. With influences such as Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest) & Redman, Nolan delivers a special blend of two different styles; nostalgic yet modernized. Through his beats & rhymes, he manages to display his self-acclaimed “ill sh-t”. But, the “ill sh-t” is nothing but a derivation from his genuine love for the culture of hip-hop. He not only shows the love in his music but he’s active in the culture’s tradition(s) as well. For instance, he often visits record stores to seek for vinyl records to purchase for assistance with his beats & sample selections. Other than diggin’ for dirty records, Chapman has made a name for himself on Detroit’s local hip-hop scene. He has performed at several venues in various states such as Saint Andrews Hall, New York, The Majestic Theater, The Garden Theater, Atlanta (A3C), etc. He has also received co-signs from well-known underground hip-hop names such as Guilty Simpson, Royce Da 5'9, Vinnie Paz & more. Aside from co-signs, he has also gained exposure on popular outlets such as New York’s HOT 97, Shade 45 (Sirius XM), Detroit Free Press, The Huffington Post, etc. Ultimately, Nolan The Ninja is a promising placement within the genre of hip-hop. Through his words & production equipment, he’s bound to create a legacy for himself as well as the forthcoming musical minds of his hometown.