N.YB.D. is that guy who made the song you can’t stop listening to. Under the slick acronym for NotYoBabyDaddy, N.Y.B.D. is a singer-songwriter who brings something undeniably fun to the table and the music-making process in general. Despite his fun, playful nature, NotYoBabyDaddy is also a serious artist, and a mature man, intent on supporting his family.
His music centers on the exciting, yet often difficult journey that is life. In fact, the way N.Y.B.D. sees it, life will be a struggle right up to the very end, when the pain ends. And he plans to rise up to the challenge. Jokingly describing himself as a ‘toxic male who’d vote for Kanye West and Andrew Tate in 2024’, NotYoBabyDaddy is a manly man, whose traditional values shine through his art. He is a provider and a strong, reliable man for the people he loves.
The music of N.Y.B.D. is a compelling mix of vintage sounds, with clear nods to great artists like Lenny Kravitz and Sting, but also with more modern beats. Using a vast array of musical influences and interests, N.Y.B.D. crafts a beautifully unique rock sound that ain’t afraid to get a little gritty. A self-described ‘Kravitz meets Ol’Dirty Bastard’ type with influences from The Police and KRS-One thrown in the mix, NotYoBabyDaddy has a little something for everyone. You’ve got hints of Metallica, Isaac Hayes, Wu-Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest. You’ve even got a little Sinatra in the mix, and together with N.Y.B.D.’s unique creative spirit, you’ve got something like you’ve never heard before.
A musician with a hard edge, who takes life by the horns, N.Y.B.D. uses his music to send out a message of hope and positivity. He wants to encourage his audience to weather the storms, and use their chi and their light to craft a better world.
His latest release, the single entitled “Black Light”, has a funny story behind it. During production in Miami Beach, the artist suffered a crippling blow when the internal hard drive of his MAC crashed, wiping out years of work. Save for this one song that had been exported beforehand. Taking this as a sign and a token of good luck, N.Y.B.D. decided to go forward. With a helping hand from hOLLANDjUNGLE, NotYoBabyDaddy has come out on top, and is prepared to take the music world by storm.