Lute (rapper)

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Lute
Background information
Birth name Luther Nicholson
Born (1989-07-06) July 6, 1989 (age 35)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active 2012–present
Labels

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] His second album, Gold Mouf, was released on October 4, 2021.

Musical career

2012-2014: 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 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 the 4 Your Eyez Only World Tour with J. Cole in 2017, and with JID and EarthGang in 2017.

2020–present: Gold Mouf

On February 4, 2020, he released the single "GED (Gettin Every Dolla)", which he performed at the halftime show of the Houston Rockets @Charlotte Hornets on March 7, 2020. On July 6, 2020 he released the single "Life" along with a music video.[7] On August 14, 2020, Lute released the song "Get It and Go", featuring Blakk Soul, from the Madden NFL 21 soundtrack. On May 31, 2021, Lute released the third single, "Myself" featuring Devn.[8] The music video was later released on August 16.[9]

On October 4, 2021, Lute released his second album Gold Mouf. The album includes guest appearances from labelmates JID, Cozz, and Ari Lennox, in addition to Little Brother, Saba, Westside Boogie, BJ the Chicago Kid, Blakk Soul, and Devn.[10]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected details
Title Album details
West1996 pt. 2
Gold Mouf
  • Released: October 4, 2021
  • Label: Dreamville, Interscope
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming

Mixtapes

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

Extended plays

Title Album details
Untitled[12]
  • Released: September 11, 2018
  • Format: Digital Download

Compilation albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[13]		 US
R&B/HH
[14]		 US
Rap
[15]
Revenge of the Dreamers II
(with Dreamville)
  • Released: December 8, 2015
  • Label: Dreamville, Interscope
  • Format: CD, digital download
 29 4 3
Revenge of the Dreamers III
(with Dreamville)
  • Released: July 5, 2019[16]
  • Label: Dreamville, Interscope
  • Format: CD, digital download
 1 1 1
  • RIAA: Platinum[17]
D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape
(with Dreamville)
  • Released: March 31, 2022[18]
  • Label: Dreamville, Interscope
  • Format: Digital download
 11 6 4

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Album
"Still Slummin'"[19] 2017 West1996 pt. 2
"Juggin'"[20]
"Morning Shift"[21]
"GED (Gettin Every Dolla)"[22] 2020 Gold Mouf
"Life"[23]
"Get It and Go"[24]
(featuring Blakk Soul)		 Madden NFL 21
"Myself"
(featuring DEVN)		 2021 Gold Mouf
"Ma Boy"[25]
(with Dreamville and JID)		 2023 Creed III: The Soundtrack

Other charted songs

List of songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US
R&B/HH		 CAN
"Under the Sun"[26]
(with J. Cole featuring DaBaby)		 2019 44 11 71
  • RIAA: Platinum
 Revenge of the Dreamers III

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"[27] 2019 Jackie Spade Aurafication
"Sleep Deprived"[26] Omen, Mez, DaVionne Revenge of the Dreamers III
"Revenge"[28] 2020 Omen, Ari Lennox, EarthGang, Childish Major, Reason Revenge of the Dreamers III: Director's Cut
"Still Dreamin"[28] JID, 6lack
"Manhattan (Remix)" Stockz N/A
"Starting 5" 2022 Cozz, Omen D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape
"Like Wine" N/A

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