A little more than a year ago, Lamar Riddick and a Nicholas “Nicco” Feemster were both making their own way as civilians and individual artists, with hopes of making a living from their music.
They both saw the potential in an opportunity with the U.S. Army, as the Army’s Field Band looked to add some new genres to its repertoire.
After a rigorous interview process involving performing, writing and collaborating with other artists, the two were selected as the Army band’s first rappers.
The U.S. Army Rappers travel the world performing professionally as members of the U.S. Army Field Band. (Courtesy of U.S. Army Field Band)
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