Today we’d like to introduce you to Foreign Plug and NGB Skully.
Foreign and NGB, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Hello, I’m Foreign Plug; I’m a 26-year-old female music artist from Rochester, NY. I currently live in Rockingham, NC. I have always loved music since I was a child. My father always played dancehall music during my childhood due to him being from Guyana. I danced, I cheered, and I wrote. I started writing poetry, stories, and books, which led me to doing music. I always vouched to shed light on the first artist to put me in a studio, and that was “Infa Dasafendi.” He booked a session, called me up, and after that, the rest was history. I took a break but came back strong. I also connected with music artist & Engineer “Lou Marley” who got me connected to music artist “Deamor Carolina from Greenville, NC. She was the first female artist to embrace me in the Carolinas with me moving from NY and got me connected with networking. I currently have my own team/label of artists who I work with. Pmi The Label, also known as Plug Me In The Label, currently houses 4 artists. Uno Way & CFN Young A from South Carolina, BigCity Jones from Rochester, NY, and myself. With my team, we have dedicated everything to being creatives in this music world and realm. I also tapped more into my creative side growing up to the point I now have my own clothing line. Foreign Plug, my name actually started as my clothing line name which came from me seeing my father being deported. I created soccer jerseys dedicated to different countries to help donate to families who struggle after having deported family members similar to how I grew up. I actually now have expanded my clothing business with my boyfriend & business partner Tyheem McDonald. He has now launched Humble Nation Clothing Line. Both websites can be seen below.
Hello, I’m NGB Skully 26-year-old male Rap / Hip-hop artist Born April 19th, 1997, in Rochester, New York.
Growing up on the Southside of Rochester, New York, I started doing music in elementary school for Fun.
As I got into High school, I started taking my music career serious and started Rapping full-time.
My biggest inspiration was my Family, most importantly my grandmother.
In 2016 I found out my grandmother had cancer, and it made me want to do music more to Deal with my stress and pain.
In 2018 my grandmother passed away. I didn’t know how to deal with the pain, but through music, she always believed in me Rather it was Good or Bad.
I recorded my first Song (223z) At Raab Entertainment, and that’s where I began my career as a musician.
In 2020 I ended up Getting Put behind bars for a year for violating probation and served to a year Sentence in Monroe County jail.
In 2021 I came home and transformed into a different person, a business owner. I took my journey on the road with Plug (PMI The Label) To my first show in Greenville, North Carolina.
I built The Label (NGB Never Going Broke Records) Under 4 major artists.
Myself, NGB Boom, Oso Supreme & Lil Tyke
Now in 2023, I never Imagined Myself writing my first blog for (Voyage Raleigh Magazine.)
This Is a blessing for me to have and to share my story with you guys. I truly appreciate your support, and Thank You.
NGB Skully.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Foreign Plug: “Yes, I have faced struggles with me and Skully, from traveling, relocating, finances, you name it we have been through it together. To the music world, we are 2 business partners and a great duo, but in real life, we are blood cousins. It’s always deeper because we have families depending on us and a lot on the line.”
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
Foreign Plug: ” I have my music label & Team; I direct Videos, Shoot Videos, I make promo videos, flyers, and just an overall creative. I perform and have done tours with NGB Skully. Together we build artist teams, help them stream, and grow a new fan base and audience.” I Also Have my clothing line on ForeignPlug.com & Co Design with HB Rell for Humble-nation.com for clothing as well.
NGB Skully: “Yes, we stream heavy on an app called StationHead. with a bunch of independent artists. We also are promoters. We have put shows together like “NY Meets NC” Artist Showcase 1 and 2. We had artist come out and win prizes such as free music videos, studio time, and cash prizes.
Foreign Plug: “Yes, we Stream on StationHead, which is a radio app for your phone. The radio room is called “Teamariss,” so if you download the app search us up. All artists should join, especially if they are new. They have contributed to our growth 1000%.
Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
Foreign Plug: “Go anywhere & everywhere concerning your field, career, or studies and network and meet and greet with people. You never know who you may come across or meet.
NGB Skully: “Go Outside your city. Being from Rochester, NY, it’s hard making it out. Travel and see the world, get some inspiration, and live to tell your story how you desire. Listen, because where we come from, not too many make it to our age to see and do the things we have done or accomplished
Pricing:
- Book Us To Perform Due Package $800
Contact Info:
- Website: foreignplug.com & humble-nation.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamforeignplug_ & www.instagram.com/official_ngbskully
- Other: https://pmithelabel.godaddysites.com/ & Radio: www.stationhead.com/teamarliss the room we stream music in
Image Credits
Tae4eign Payaduez
