Lute

Luther Nicholson, (born July 6, 1989) better known by his stage name Lute, is an American rapper. He is signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records. He released his first mixtape, West1996, in 2012, his debut album, West1996 pt. 2, in 2017, and his second album Gold Mouf in 2021.

Musical career 2012-2014: West1996 Lute is a former member of Forever FC, the Charlotte hip-hop collective which has disbanded. Since then, Lute released his first mixtape titled, West1996, on February 22, 2012. The mixtape received attention from many, including Pete Rock, who shared the mixtape on his Twitter page.

2015–present: Signing to Dreamville and West1996 pt. 2 On December 8, 2015, it was officially announced that Lute was signed to J. Cole's, Dreamville Records. Lute was also featured on Dreamville's compilation album titled Revenge of the Dreamers II, on a track titled "Still Slummin'". On August 25, 2017, Lute released his first official single "Juggin'" from his album. His debut album, West1996 pt. 2, had received several push backs, but was finally released on September 29, 2017. Other promotional singles and music videos for the album include songs "Premonition" and "Morning Shift". Lute also went on the 4 Your Eyez Only World Tour with J. Cole in 2017, and with JID and EarthGang in 2017.

2020–present: Gold Mouf On February 4, 2020, he released the single "GED (Gettin Every Dolla)", which he performed at the halftime show of the Houston Rockets @Charlotte Hornets on March 7, 2020. On July 6, 2020 he released the single "Life" along with a music video. On August 14, 2020, Lute released the song "Get It and Go", featuring Blakk Soul, from the Madden NFL 21 soundtrack. On May 31, 2021, Lute released the third single, "Myself" featuring Devn. The music video was later released on August 16.

On October 4, 2021, Lute released his second album Gold Mouf. The album includes guest appearances from labelmates JID, Cozz, and Ari Lennox, in addition to Little Brother, Saba, Westside Boogie, BJ the Chicago Kid, Blakk Soul, and Devn.

Discography Studio albums + List of albums, with selected details Title Album details West1996 pt. 2 Released: September 29, 2017 Label: Dreamville, Interscope Format: CD, digital download, streaming Gold Mouf Released: October 4, 2021 Label: Dreamville, Interscope Format: CD, digital download, streaming

Mixtapes Title Album details West1996 Released: February 22, 2012 Format: Digital Download

Extended plays Title Album details Untitled Released: September 11, 2018 Format: Digital Download

Compilation albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications US USR&B/HH USRap Revenge of the Dreamers II Released: December 8, 2015 Label: Dreamville, Interscope Format: CD, digital download 29 4 3 Revenge of the Dreamers III Released: July 5, 2019 Label: Dreamville, Interscope Format: CD, digital download 1 1 1 RIAA: Platinum D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape Released: March 31, 2022 Label: Dreamville, Interscope Format: Digital download 11 6 4

Singles As lead artist + Title Year Album "Still Slummin'" 2017 West1996 pt. 2 "Juggin'" "Morning Shift" "GED (Gettin Every Dolla)" 2020 Gold Mouf "Life" "Get It and Go" Madden NFL 21 "Myself" 2021 Gold Mouf "Ma Boy" 2023 Creed III: The Soundtrack

Other charted songs + List of songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US USR&B/HH CAN "Under the Sun" 2019 44 11 71 RIAA: Platinum Revenge of the Dreamers III

Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "So Help Me God" 2018 Phonte No News Is Good News "Section 8" 2019 Jackie Spade Aurafication "Sleep Deprived" 2020 Omen, Ari Lennox, EarthGang, Childish Major, Reason Revenge of the Dreamers III: Director's Cut "Still Dreamin" JID, 6lack "Manhattan (Remix)" Stockz "Starting 5" 2022 Cozz, Omen D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape "Like Wine"