About this artist
Bilingual, Hip-Hop/Afrobeat artist, Napoleon Da Legend transferred his skills on the basketball court to the wax. But wait: before that, he had to teach himself English. He kept his ears glued to the radio. Paris-born, to the Comoros Islands, then Washington DC raised, the son of an immigrant family, Napoleon is a Brooklyn-based artist who uses his voice as weapon of hope, social-critique, conquest, and joy. After an untimely split, his parents left the U.S. and went their separate ways leaving the 16 year old to fend for himself in the DC / Maryland area, which helped him develop his hustle, instinct and work-ethic.
NDL’s message of empowerment, community, and self-determination through music doesn’t stop there. He also works regularly with youth, running hip-hop workshops in Brooklyn’s toughest schools and Rikers Island’s juvenile programs.
In September, 2019, he gave his first in interview in French with Mediapac (Watch it here), garnering over 100,000 views in less than a week. In May 2020, NDL featured on elite French rapper Akhenaton's (IAM) “Asteroïde” project, trading verses in French and English on innovative songs like “Storytellers”. He then released a groundbreaking EP, “Charles de Gaulle”, with 2 versions of every song (French & English).
From hip-hop that makes you think & feel triumphant, to infectious, memorable dance records, Napoleon pushes the boundaries of Hip-Hop and artistry. And he’s only just begun.