Andre Nickatina

HIP HOP ARTIST

BIOGRAPHY

Rap pioneer Andre Nickatina, who hails from San Francisco’s Fillmore District, has released 19 albums over the course of his career. His 17 year tenure as a rap artist has seen independent success with Billboard charting records to prove it: “I Hate You With A Passion” which peaked at #79 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #7 on Billboard Pacific Heat, and “Conversation With A Devil” peaked at #3 On Billboard Pacific Heat. By capturing the college markets spanning up and down the West Coast, Andre Nickatina has virally spread to a growing fan base nation wide. Driven by the Independent empire he has built, Andre consistently tours and sells out live shows.

Andre's 2010 Album “KHAN! The Me Generation,” features 12 new tracks and guest appearances from Too $hort, Paul Wall and multi platinum producer Zaytoven (who recently produced Usher's "Papers" single).

The album was featured on Itunes Hip Hop "New & Noteworthy" and reached #2 on Top 200 Hip Hop Albums, and #32 Itunes Over all Album. 

Born and raised in the Fillmore District of San Francisco, Andre Nickatina has been a Hip-Hop/Rap luminary since the release of his critically acclaimed debut, "The New Jim Jones." A favorite at public venues and on college campuses, Andre Nickatina continues to sustain a loyal fan-base, while engaging new supporters throughout North America. Nickatina’s classic stage show combined with his rare interviews, maintains his mystery and unique musicianship that has spanned two decades. 

The longevity of Nickatina speaks for itself. An award-winning MC and producer (2005 Bay Area Artist of The Year / Album of The Year for "Bullets"), Nickatina’s vision has expanded beyond the 18 albums (and hundreds of thousands of sales) that he has executive-produced. Also, a diverse artist, Nickatina has gained critical acclaim for his work and vision as a filmmaker, with more than seven films to his credit as either a director, co-director, executive producer, producer or actor. 

Changing his name from Dre Dog to Andre Nickatina in 1996, he transformed his career to a plateau that has allowed him to create and develop an entirely new fan base with his original flow, distinct voice and lyrical explorations that few other MCs have displayed an ability to achieve. His third album, "Raven In My Eyes," marked Nickatina’s shift as an artist and expanded his audience to the wildly enthusiastic college crowds that praise him with regular sellouts from coast to coast. In 2008 Nickatina completed a timeless masterwork that paired he and his friend, Mac Dre (R.I.P.) together with the new classic, "A Tale of Two Andres. "

Nickatina’s business acumen is as sharp and honorable as his presence on stage. Nickatina’s vision as an artist has been admired by many of his peers as he is seen as one of the last Bay Area Legends who was not only present during the golden-era of Hip-Hop, but one of the few artists who has helped Hip-Hop grow and who has remained ultimately relevant with each successive album he has released.