Nami :Song Wars Winner From Memphis

Nami: Fueled by Experience, Inspired by Pain

When Nami first stepped into the world of music, it wasn’t a dramatic origin story. It was simply the right moment, surrounded by the right energy. “I was just hearing a lot of music at the time,” he recalls. “People around me were already rapping—and I already knew I could rap.” That quiet confidence led to something real: a voice that couldn’t be ignored.

Hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, Nami carries that city’s rawness in his tone and delivery. His sound reflects both personal growth and powerful influence. “If anybody, I’d say Jace and Lil Tony, I mess with their vibe,” he says. “But my all-time influence will forever be XXXTentacion—long live bro.”

Much like X, Nami’s music is shaped by emotion and reality. He speaks on the uphill battle many underground artists face, not just creatively, but politically. “There’s a lot of bias out here,” he explains. “People will overlook you just because of who you work with or who their friends are. You don’t even get a chance.”

But for Nami, the music speaks louder than the bias. His goals aren’t about flash—they’re about closure. “All I can say is,” he says with intensity, “it finally ends.”

That statement hits deeper when paired with his experience in Artist Outlook’s “Song Wars” competition. “All around, I was really f***ing with it,” he says. “It took a few tries to actually get what I wanted and catch a dub—but now that I know it’s possible, I know I can do it more. The people? They were solid. Some real nice people.”

In the chaos of the underground scene, Nami is carving out his lane—authentic, resilient, and ready. His time is coming, and when it does?

It won’t be quiet.