Hip-Hop artist, Nova the Rebel, Releases New Mixtape "Life Under Lights 1.5"

Feb. 2, 2011 - PRLog -- Originally released in late 2010, "Life Under Lights" was a solid piece of work which showcased Nova the Rebel's versatility & songmaking ability.  Revisited with previously unreleased bonus cuts & an endorsement from veteran music producer, Baby Paul aka "BpZy" we present:  

Life Under Lights 1.5"- mixtape available for download on http://www.coast2coastmixtapes.com, http://www.datpiff.com & http://www.doe4life.com

The Cleveland native, Nova the Rebel is definitely creating a lane for himself as well as garnishing attention from a few heavy hitters in the music industry.  "Life Under Lights 1.5" features talent from New York's own Angelous and fellow Clevelander  Jay Casino. It also displays production from such producers as Max Beats, Vette Boyz and super producer BpZy aka Baby Paul who has worked with hip-hop greats such as AZ, Fat Joe, Big Pun and Nas just to name a few.

BpZy has this to say about Nova the Rebel:
"I have to say it's been some time since I've come across an up & coming artist of this caliber in today's industry climate. I have quietly watched this artist over a period of about 5 years grow & develop into 1 of the most promising new hip-hop artists in the marketplace."

About Nova the Rebel
He was discovered by the Indie New York label K-Class Music who at sometime back when boasted, Angelous, the underground rapper known most for his vocal tone which sounds similar to rapper Jay-Z's, also the man behind "Manic Mondays", K.Sparks, and now G.O.O.D. music artist Kid Cudi who has dropped numerous mixtapes since he joined the team.

Undergound Rebel Vol. 1, Underground Rebel Vol. 2, the Compilation Mixtape Grind Team USA "Chain of Affiliates", Familiar Portrait, Life Under Lights and Life Under Lights 1.5.  He's also been working with a former member of Da Beatminerz; Baby Paul aka BPZY. Nova the Rebel was featured in the audio section of Hiphopgame.com, djBooth.net (audio section with K.Sparks), MixtapeNYC.com, has been on DJ Sireel's The Bailout Plan mixtape, has appeared on numerous K.Sparks and Angelous mixtapes, featured on Joey Fingaz mixtape "Say Hello To My Little Friend", has been featured on the Cleveland based rap dvd "Block to Block" parts 2 and 3, led the intro. for Cleveland based hip-hop show "Did it Happen Overnight?" which came on public access television, has performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as well as Peabodys Concert Club, Rockstar Rock Lounge, 20/20 Martini Lounge and the Blue Rock.

He has been interviewed and featured in Cleveland based magazine "B- Fly", interviewed and spotlighted on HipHopLead.com, interviewed on Ms. Kitty Williams Radio Show, is a regular on 89.3 FM WCSB the Cleveland State University radio station, was the First Champion of Cleveland based rap battle ground "Spitboxing" (which was a place where the battle rappers engaged in verbal combat), interviewed on Urbanunionradio with DJ Ice Mike and Chef and his single “Paper Callin” was also spotlighted on DJ Latin Assassin’s Z107.9 fm Cleveland Homejamz which generated radio spins on the radio station, and is currently nominated for an Ohio Hustle award for Lyricist of the Year.  So this guy is doing things but is really poised to take off at this point!

Nova the Rebel is currently finishing up his project entitled "Rebel Wednesdays" in which he releases a new track via twitter and facebook every Wednesday for 30 weeks.  He is currently on week 15.  So far this year he will be featured on several Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes, DJ Ames International Hustle 1.5 hosted by Ace Hood and thisis50.com presents In The Studio Booth volume 2.  He will also be releasing another mixtape scheduled to be released this Summer and a host of other projects that are currently in the works and soon to be announced.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj-3SMBTNWs



In response to how he feels about his growth in the music industry, Nova the Rebel has this to say:
"I'm more and more excited about it, each time that I write. It's been proven that things only get better with time and I think the more I grow, the more my fans will be able to grow with me because the content is always going to be there. As long as I can consistently deliver and execute with my view points, I think that my growth will help with keeping my listeners growing with me. I think that it all ties in."


For more information on hip-hop artist Nova the Rebel, check out his website at http://www.novatherebel.net follow him on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/novatherebel check out his music at http://www.reverbnation.com/rebelmovementftw and stay posted on what’s going on with Nova the Rebel at http://www.novatherebel.tumblr.com/