one be lo

Artist Biography

Bandcamp • Spotify • Apple Music • Instagram • Twitter • Facebook • SongKick

Nahshid Sulaiman, better known by his stage name One Be Lo, is an alternative hip hop artist from Pontiac, Michigan. He is well respected for being one half of the rap duo Binary Star, and has released a number of well-received solo albums. He is a member of the World Champion B-boy crew, Massive Monkees.

press

• “The rappers’ approachable braininess and lockstep execution was thrilling and contagious, yet their interchangeable narratives and sparse production resulted in a principled aesthetic which seemed at once otherworldly and universal.” - The Passion of Weiss

• “True Hip Hop is about authenticity. As a global citizen and community activist One Be Lo lives and breathes a life that reflects the voice of the people.” - Hip Hop Golden Age

• “Throughout his life, Lo has also assumed the roles of star athlete, convicted felon, Christian, Muslim, and Egyptian resident—and all of these things are reflected in his music.” - First Avenue