From The Times-Picayune:
Nicky da B, the young New Orleans bounce performer best known for his Diplo-produced 2012 track “Express Yourself,” passed away after a brief illness Tuesday (Sept. 2) his manager confirmed. He was 24.
Born Nickesse Toney in New Orleans, Nicky was a high-energy rapper, dancer and fashion plate who emerged on the scene with the frenetic local club hit “Drop It Hot Potato Style,” in 2011. After performing on bills with veteran local rappers and close friends Big Freedia and Katey Red, he began working with DJ and manager Rusty Lazer, making polished, hyperactive contemporary bounce music and slick, artistic videos.
Tuesday evening, Lazer posted this remembrance to his Facebook page:
“There are no words to express the loss all of us who knew Nicky Da B are feeling right now. Thank you all for the kind messages and thoughts. Though his death is tragic he would love nothing more than to be remembered for having brought smiles and joy to people he worked with, performed for and called his friends. He was well loved and one of the brightest artists I’ve ever known.”
• Nicky Da B: http://www.nickydab.com
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