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Stimulated is a hybrid music management and record label. Stimulated is a joint venture with Roc Nations distribution company EQ.

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ABOUT THE LABEL

At Stimulated, we believe in equitable deals. We believe in a win-win philosophy. Stimulated is not guided by numbers; we have always gone against the grain. For us, A and R does not mean Analytics and Research. Stimulated is guided by a belief in the music first and foremost.

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NAPPY NINA


Nappy Nina is an Oakland-born Writer, MC, and Producer of her debut album. 2024's Morning Due was released on Lucid House Records in 2023 to critical acclaim. Nina's efforts have led to performances around the US as well as spreading her West Coast chill to Europe. Nina currently resides in Brooklyn, traveling every chance she gets. Nina's Stimulated debut will arrive in late Spring/early Summer 2024.

TATE 228

Mississippi born rapper TATE 228 delivers a baritone, raspy, aggressive trap-street gospel wrapped inside of intricate wordplay. All being tied into real personal experiences. His style and sound can appease the fans of modern trending Hip Hop or the “Golden Era” Hip Hop purists, providing an updated Southern sound of the greats from the South before him. TATE228 found notable attention after being featured on Cyhi the Prince’s “Black Histori Project” via the track “Is It Me” featuring Crystal Renee. He has since released a 7 track EP titled “4rm Nothing” detailing his current stance in music as well as detailed stories on the struggles and situations he faced to get to this point. Following that release he was featured on Team Backpack’s #BarWars cypher with the likes of Cyhi the Prince, Deante Hitchcock and the late Naj Murph. TATE228 has since released a collaborative full length project “Mask In A Bucket” with rapper Joey Kostello produced by TU!, as well as receiving notable attention from appearances Atlanta rapper and Shady Records signee Grip’s projects “Porch,” “I Died For This?” and “5 & A F*** You.” TATE228 has released a string of singles in the past couple years, most notably “Livin’” featuring Grip, “Right on Time” featuring Fleetwood Fred and the lead single from his upcoming full length album “Contact Sport,” titled “Jive” produced by TU!. “Jive” received praise by fans and critics both as it has amassed over 5 million streams across streaming platforms since its release in April of 2022. With his Stimulated Music debut “Contact Sport” set to release this in July of this year, the future is bright for TATE228 as he is ready to hit a stride and become a household name not only in the South, but worldwide. 

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