Lute (rapper)


Luther Nicholson, better known by his stage name Lute, is an American rapper. He is signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records. He released his first mixtape, West1996, on February 22, 2012. His debut album, West1996 pt. 2, was released on September 29, 2017.

Musical career

2012-14: ''West1996''

Lute is a former member of Forever FC, the Charlotte hip-hop collective which has disbanded. Since then, Lute released his first mixtape titled, West1996, on February 22, 2012. The mixtape has received attention from many, including Pete Rock who shared the mixtape on his Twitter page.

2015-present: Signing to Dreamville and ''West1996 pt. 2''

On December 8, 2015, it was officially announced that Lute was signed to J. Cole's, Dreamville Records. Lute was also featured on Dreamville's compilation album titled Revenge of the Dreamers II, on a track titled "Still Slummin'". On August 25, 2017, Lute released his first official single "Juggin'" from his album. His debut album, West1996 pt. 2, had received several push backs, but was finally released on September 29, 2017. Other promotional singles and music videos for the album include songs "Premonition" and "Morning Shift". Lute also went on tour with J. Cole in 2017, and with JID and EarthGang in 2017. On February 4th 2020 he released the single “GED ” which he performed at the halftime show of the Houston Rockets @Charlotte Hornets on March 7th 2020. On July 6th 2020 he released the single “Life” along with a music video.

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Extended plays

Compilation albums

Singles

As lead artist

Guest appearances