Lute (rapper)

Luther Nicholson (born July 6, 1989), 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.[1]

Lute
Background information
Birth nameLuther Nicholson
Born (1989-07-06) July 6, 1989
Charlotte, North Carolina
OriginCharlotte, North Carolina
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2012–present
LabelsDreamville
Associated actsJ. Cole, Big Pooh

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.[2][3]

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.[4] His debut album, West1996 pt. 2, had received several push backs, but was finally released on September 29, 2017.[5][6] 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.

Discography

Studio albums
List of albums, with album details and selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
 US
R&B/HH
 US
Rap
West1996 pt. 2
 — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes
Title Album details
West1996
  • Released: February 22, 2012
  • Format: Digital Download

Extended plays
Title Album details
Untitled[8]
  • Released: September 11, 2018
  • Format: Digital Download

Compilation albums
List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
 US
R&B/HH
 US
Rap
Revenge of the Dreamers II
(with Dreamville)
  • Released: December 8, 2015
  • Label: Dreamville, Interscope
  • Format: CD, digital download
 2943
Revenge of the Dreamers III
(with Dreamville)
  • Released: July 5, 2019[9]
  • Label: Dreamville, Interscope
  • Format: CD, digital download
 111

Singles

As lead artist
Title Year Album
"Still Slummin'"[11] 2017 West1996 pt. 2
"Juggin'"[12]
"Morning Shift"[13]

Guest appearances
List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"So Help Me God" 2018 Phonte No News Is Good News
"Section 8"[14] 2019 Jackie Spade Aurafication
"Under the Sun"[15] J. Cole, DaBaby Revenge of the Dreamers III
"Sleep Deprived"[15] Omen, Mez, DaVionne
"Revenge"[16] 2020 Omen, Ari Lennox, EarthGang, Childish Major, Reason Revenge of the Dreamers III: Director's Cut
"Still Dreamin"[16] JID, 6LACK

References
  1. Frydenlund, Zach. "Here's What We Know About Dreamville's New Signees, Lute and Ari Lennox | Complex CA". Ca.complex.com. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  2. "Charlotte rapper Lute signs to J. Cole's Dreamville label | Vibes | Creative Loafing Charlotte". M.clclt.com. 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  3. "10 Rappers Who Are Going To Blow In 2016". Greenlabel.com. 2015-10-07. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  4. "Charlotte native and Dreamville artist Lute will release 'West 1996 Pt. 2' on September 29". Clture.org. September 21, 2017.
  5. "Charlotte rapper Lute signs to J. Cole's Dreamville Records". CLTure.org. 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  6. "Charlotte Artist "Lute" Signed to Dreamville Records". Power 98 FM. Archived from the original on 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  7. "West 1996, Pt. 2 by Lute". Apple Music. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  8. "2 New Lute Freestyles". Dreamville. September 10, 2018. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  9. "Revenge Of The Dreamers III / Dreamville". Tidal. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  10. "DREAMVILLE - REVENGE OF THE DREAMERS III". RIAA. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
  11. "Lute - Still Slummin'". YouTube. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  12. "Dreamville's Lute Returns To Action With New Single, "Juggin"". 2DOPEBOYZ. August 25, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
  13. "Lute - Morning Shift". YouTube. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  14. "Lute Joins Jackie Spade On "Section 8"". HotNewHipHop.
  15. "Listen to J. Cole's Dreamville's New Album Ft. Kendrick Lamar, Vince Staples, and More". Pitchfork. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  16. "Dreamville Share "Revenge Of The Dreamers III Deluxe" Tracklist & Cover Art". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 16 January 2020.
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