Nahvi, DK, and Gerk Major give hip-hop the best gift of the year in new album, Wait Til' Friday, that celebrates the 50th birthday. Forming like Vultron, the three stars have rose to the top of the hip hop landscape in 2023 with signature classic hip hop rap styles and delivered an eight-song project that pays homage to the golden age of hip hop.

An album unlike another, Nahvi, DK, and Gerk Major tells a story about the legacy of an unexpected studio session where everything aligned. Celebrating the golden era of hip-hop and R&B, the album is a beautiful synergy of the past, present, and future of hip-hop, promising listeners a journey they won't soon forget. The project showcases the seasoned finesse of hip-hop producer Nahvi and the dynamic vocal prowess of DK.

The latest release is a collaboration of recent hits by the duo alongside Gerk Major. Wait Til' Friday appreciates classic hip-hop that has made today's culture the most influential in the world with the infusion of impactful elements, including soul, jazz, African production, and more over Latin American heritage. From beginning to end, Nahvi and DK delivers traditional lyricism that separates them from the rest of today's hip hop. The duo pay homage to the history of the art on breakout tracks "Put It On," "Mr. Me Too," and "I Don't Mind."

The new project is the perfect origin point for newfound fans to hop on the artists' bandwagon as they seat comfortably on the launch pad as the next breakout new artists in today's hip hop. Individually, Nahvi, DK, and Gerk Major are the hottest prospects in the current landscape with the amount of attention from fans and executives eager to capitalize on the popularity. Wait Til' Friday sets up the highly-anticipated solo projects from all three individuals on the way the rest of 2023.

Check out the new project below, and afterward, follow them on social media.

https://open.spotify.com/album/6BastMf3XpxIPGfxFuIBcr?si=acNj9gwJQfSQhIgr17FMQQ&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A6BastMf3XpxIPGfxFuIBcr&nd=1

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