Today we’d like to introduce you to Ugly Money Niche.
Raised in Virginia, Niche began playing the drums at the age of 12. He attended Virginia Commonwealth University for three years, where he pursued a degree in music. After leaving school to join the Army, he was deployed with the 2nd Infantry Division to Ar Ramadi, Iraq, located in the dreaded Sunni Triangle. During his time in Iraq, Niche sought refuge in his music. Here is where he honed his skills as an Emcee under heavy gunfire “Ugly Money,” and his fellow comrades confided in Hip Hop to release the stress of the ongoing war.
Once returning stateside Niche Under the name of P-Nyce began his he quest to tackle the entertainment field! Doing countless tours, shows and events, he ended up be called upon to be a Radio Jock at Augusta’s Power 107 (WPRW) where he held down “Nyceman Radio,” the #1 Show in the market for two years. Inking a Deal with 8ball & MJG’s Push Management in 2014 Niche has been nonstop ever since! Release music with Young Dolph “Roll On”, 8Ball “F** Better” Skooly, Bigga Rankin, Blac Youngsta and more! With Talent and a tremendous work ethnic to match. After retiring from rapping in 2018, Ugly Money then turned his focus on the business end of the industry. Accepting the position of A&R at “FREEBANDZ ENTERTAINMENT” (Future’s Label) in 2019 and the “Ugly Money Podcast”, which has quickly become one of the largest rising platforms in the south, with countless memorable interview moments with Yung Joc, Foogiano, Bigg Gipp and more! He currently is building a 4,000 square foot media complex (Ugly Money Studios) and now is Manager of rising Hiphop sensation “China Monai’ Ugly Money Niche is a name to watch in the industry. You never know where he will pop up at!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Nothing worthwhile comes easy. After retiring from rap, I attempted to go back to Radio but it wasn’t God’s plan. I remember being simply told “No” when I asked to return to my old station, not defeated, I decided to create my own platform, “Ugly Money Podcast,” which now garners me Millions of views and listens a month, and what I would make in a year doing Local radio I make in a week. Funny, had they told me Yes… I would have never started my own platform, I would have never started the Freebandz tour that would garner me the A&R position I now hold, and quite frankly, my company wouldn’t be worth the Millions it is today. I thank God every day that they told me NO! lol.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
Before, I was probably known for popular slap contest videos from events I was doing across the southeast. Currently I’ve been doing a lot of things for Indie artists. Having been one myself, I understand how hard it is to get your music to the masses. I created a 30 city talent search tour that we go out looking for talent to bring directly to Moneybagg Yo, Boosie, Gunna directly. Twice a year I host “The Ugly Money Music Summit,” where I have over 10 Label A&r’s come to check out the talent. People kind of know me at the Plug to the Label, the guy that can get them to the RIGHT PEOPLE. I’m most proud of the artists that I’ve seen get record deals after being on my platforms, most recently Foogiano, Lil Thumpr, Euro Gotit (Authentic Empire), not to forget Lil Donald & Dae Dae & countless others have all graced my soundstages. It’s the work of helping others that I’m most proud of. Seeing China Monai being on the brink of stardom after taking on her project just four months ago when she had only done one show and one video… To see her touring and garnering label attention is definitely rewarding.
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
I’m easy to find.. I try to check all my DMS on IG @UglyMoneyNiche and I have a full staff ready to facilitate all your needs we can be reached at 470-334-9894 or on UglyMoneyentertainment.com. Our Podcast is located at uglymoneypodcast.com. Just type in ‘Ugly Money,’ and we are going to POP UP! lol.
Pricing:
- Major Label Song Review $60
- In person Meetings $750
Contact Info:
- Email: uglymoneymp3@gmail.com
- Website: uglymoneytour.com
- Instagram: @uglymoneyniche
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uglymoneyniche
- Twitter: @uglymoneyniche
- Youtube: uglymoneypodcast.com
- Other: uglymoneyentertainment.com
