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J Nolan is an independent Hip-Hop artist, songwriter, event curator, and advocate for music business education. Born in New Haven, CT and raised in the southside of Atlanta, he began taking his craft seriously at the age of 13 and has since undertaken the journey of pursuing music relentlessly. His songs are honest portrayals of life experiences that place his dreams, pain, and joy on display for the world to get in tune with his perspectives. In 2013, J Nolan was introduced to the world of sync licensing by a music industry sales executive named Joseph A. Parker and Los Angeles based producer, Soulplusmind. As a songwriter, he’s had songs licensed by major productions such as Kevin Hart's "Zero F***s Given" comedy special on Netflix, the film 11:55, BET News, The Rookie on ABC, UFC’s Road to the Octagon, Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, Black Ink Crew, MTV: True Life, DJ Jazzy Jeff’s travel show Vinyl Destination, Step Up: High Water, and You Me Her on Audience Network. He’s also written numerous theme songs for small businesses, podcasts, YouTube channels, game streamers, and more. His proficiency as a writer and artist have gained him additional recognition from industry figures such as 9th Wonder, Don Cannon, and Heather B. Outside of the studio, J Nolan is the co-founder of Fresh & Local ATL, an initiative dedicated to educating independent artists and helping them to capitalize on their skills. The platform hosts periodic showcases in the city of Atlanta and also has a yearly community festival called Fresh & Local Fest. The event is family friendly and open to the general public with a full lineup of artists, DJ’s, and live producers. As a whole, the Fresh & Local initiative has helped over 75 artists showcase their talent on stage and are frequently passing information about the music business to those very same creators with a quarterly workshop called the Songwriter’s Social Club.

Lotto

"Ooh, ooh, yeah!" Lotto is the latest release from Atlanta wordsmith, J Nolan, expressing how good it feels to finally make some headway in his musical journey. Produced by Major Seven and King BNJMN, this song has endless club and radio potential. The #SoufSideNolan era is here, album on the way!

03-04
03:53

J Nolan - Gifted

J Nolan - Gifted by Fresh & Local

02-11
02:41

Game Time [Clean]

Hype song made with sports and high energy cues in mind. Written by Jamar Nolan (BMI) Produced by Mason Miller (BMI) 100% ORIGINAL. Currently unreleased.

11-29
02:26

Splash [Clean]

"Splash" is an upbeat anthem with infinite swagger. J Nolan shifts his flow effortlessly over the 808s with an array of slick punchlines and catchy melodies. 100% original. Written by Jamar Nolan (BMI) Produced by Jordan Washington & Jiele Washington (BMI)

11-29
03:30

Outside (Freestyle)

Outside (Freestyle) by Fresh & Local

02-26
02:55

Bad Vibes ft Tone Jonez

This one is for everyone weeding out the fake homies, people that never bring positive or productive ideas to the table, or just negative energy in general!

02-08
04:30

Lost Member Of The Neptunes (freestyle)

The title says it all.

02-05
01:56

J Nolan - Re-Up (featured in Kevin Hart's "Zero F**ks Given" on Netflix)

"Re-Up" by J Nolan is featured in the new Kevin Hart comedy special "Zero F**ks Given," available now on Netflix. The song was used as Kevin Hart's entrance music while coming to the stage and played again during the entirety of the film's credits. Song produced by Chris Dececio Courtesy of Ninja Tune

11-24
01:32

Can't Refuse (Hogfather Twitch Channel)

Can't Refuse (Hogfather Twitch Channel) by Fresh & Local

09-24
02:10

SDR League Theme (eSports League)

SDR League Theme (eSports League) by Fresh & Local

09-24
03:04

Pound For Pound (Jamie Baby Durden Wrestling Theme)

Pound For Pound (Jamie Baby Durden Wrestling Theme) by Fresh & Local

09-24
02:43

Number Zero (Clothing Brand Theme)

Songs I've written for different brands.

09-24
03:01

Corpiana (YouTube Channel Theme)

Songs I've written for different brands.

09-24
02:39

Deeper Than Code (Podcast Theme)

Songs I've written for different brands.

09-24
02:50

J.Nolan - PTSD Freestyle (Dreamville)

More #Flavors from J.Nolan. One love to the whole Dreamville squad; y'all forgot a few invites tho. New projects on the way.

07-09
02:03

J.Nolan - Trigger Happy [Freestyle]

[Like, Re-Post, and Share!] #FLAVORSFREESTYLES Shout-out to IDK for inspiring this lyrical barrage.

03-10
03:02

Peace (prod. Beatowski)

[Like, Repost, Share!] First single from J.Nolan's forthcoming EP, Compass. The EP will serve as a creative exploration for Nolan after reverting back to his private home recording setup. "Peace" comes on the heels of a recent breakup and finding solace in the simplicity of being single again, free from the constant disruption of his relationship.

12-21
03:10

Small Crowds Matter (ep. 3): Burnout in the Local Scene

Episode 3 of Small Crowds Matter is based around facing burnout as an artist in your local scene. We lay out some methods where you can make strategic decisions that will keep you engaged while focusing on your growth. Soundtrack: Myke Stallone - Twin Universe EP

08-01
09:42

Small Crowds Matter (ep. 2): Using Analytics to Help Build Engagement

In episode 2 of the Small Crowds Matter podcast, we're talking about how artists can easily access your streaming numbers and some of the interactive ways to leverage those statistics to build engagement and relationships with your supporters. Resources such as Spotify for Artists, Apple Music Artists, Next Big Sound, etc. make this process very straightforward and for those that are partial to SoundCloud, there are some fairly untapped methods available if you have a Pro Subscription. All music is courtesy of Atlanta producer/beatmaker STLNDRMS, stream his new album Veggie Tacos 3 on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0GXsyifaUI3xIFWtE8C7jo

07-04
09:39

Small Crowds Matter (ep. 1): D-I-Y Concerts

Fresh & Local presents our new mini-podcast, Small Crowds Matter. Hosted by J.Nolan, this show will give insight into a variety of ways that independent artists/creatives can build their buzz, take calculated risks, and create plans around their work without waiting on someone from the industry to come knocking at their door. Episode 1 talks about how artists can start throwing their own concerts and building relationships with artists in other cities to solidify unconventional touring opportunities. Stay tuned for more, we will be interviewing young entrepreneurs to learn about how they harvest their small crowds to create larger ones over time.

06-19
13:54

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