Who: n8vboy
Hip-hop
n8vboy is a Native American producer, DJ, and recording/mixing engineer from the Yakama Reservation, known for fusing modern electronic music with tribal percussion and storytelling. A 2025 Artist Trust Arts Innovator Award recipient, his sound blends moombahton, trap, bass, and dance-pop with signature percussive textures and melodic flair. With recent performances at Capitol Hill Block Party and support slots for acts like Dillon Francis, n8vboy is carving out a lane all his own—one rooted in heritage, driven by energy, and impossible to ignore. His music has earned radio play on C89.5 and co-signs from peers across the Pacific Northwest. He also helps run Codex Collective, a rising force in Seattle’s underground scene.