Artist Spotlight
Get to know Nandis Wrld, A Fascinating American Rapper Who Is Making History In The Music Industry

Fernando Daniel Colon aka Nandis Wrld is a multi-talented rapper and songwriter who has captivated his fans with his mind-blowing songs which are inspired by his life experiences. He first started from Living a street life to street racing to falling in love with music Nandi has always lived a crazy lifestyle. He was born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania. Nandi 1st moved to Florida at the age of 20 to pursue his music career. Living in Florida Nandi became an A/V Tech which led him to building stages for famous music artists across the U.S. Nandi made an EP with a friend “Manz” and made a song called “Fly away” that made it on the #1 Orlando Rap and R&B radio station 98.5 The Wire.
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Nandis is also seen in the music video “Rowdy Boy” crowd surfing with Yelawolf and MGK. Nandi later moved to Georgia with a friend who makes music. They became a group and made a song called “Gone” which landed #42 in South Korea Charts.
The group went their separate ways and Nandi moved back to his hometown. Since then Nandi started building a buzz as he Started releasing multiple Singles that made it on multiple Blogs such as Billboard Hip Hop, Pitchfork, and Static Drive. Nandi currently works at Vault531 Studios as he is constantly creating different sounds, flows, and music to make sure he leaves his mark in history.
In his latest single “Never Gotta Worry” he expressed his undying love for original music.
Listen to “Never Gotta Worry” on Spotify:
Hi Nandis, thanks for taking out time to respond to us. Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this specific career path?.
Nandis Wrld – Music Has Always been around in my life but I never took it seriously as I do now. When I was younger I used to battle rap and freestyle all the time for fun but that was it. I also recorded a few songs here and there but didn’t do anything else besides that. When I was younger I used to party and street race all the time and didn’t care about anything else besides that. I wasn’t really doing anything with my life. one day I got into a bad car accident in which my car was totaled and my friend had to go to the hospital. I was broke and only had about 300$ in my bank account and I had to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. My mother suggested I go to the military but it didn’t feel right. As I’m in my room trying to figure out what I should do with my life I see my old rap book dusty that hasn’t been touched in who knows how long. I go to my rap book and open it up from the first page and I see all the rhymes that were written and as I continue to flip page by page falling in love with what I used to do. By the time I got to the end of the notebook, I knew that the music path was for me and I’ve never looked back.
Can you share the most interesting story that happened to you since you started this career?
Nandis Wrld – I would definitely say the most interesting story is when I first started doing music, I started going to shows In New York and !llmind was throwing a party where he invited a bunch of big producers to play their music on stage. One of the Producers was ArabMuzik. I wanted to get on stage and see him play the MPC but no one was allowed to unless you knew one of the bigger people there. So what I did was when security wasn’t looking I went through a side door and snuck on stage and there I was watching !llmind playing his beats then Arabmuzik came out and I took a photo with him and I was able to witness him play the MPC live and it was the most incredible thing I have ever seen!
Can you share a story about the funniest mistake you made when you were first starting? Can you tell us what lesson you learned from that?
Nandis Wrld – To be honest, I don’t have any funny mistakes I can think of, everything has been a learning process for me. Throughout the year’s people have always taught me their ways of creating and I learned from them and turned it into my own way of creativity for music.
What are some of the most interesting or exciting projects you are working on now?
Nandis Wrld – Currently, I’m working on my 2nd album which has different styles of drill such as RNB Drill and Uk Drill. I’m currently setting up a tour for the year 2022 to go out in London and perform out there in the summertime. I will also be collaborating with other drill artists as well from out there.
Who are some of the most interesting people you have interacted with? What was that like? Do you have any stories?
Nandis Wrld – I’ve met many many many tons of interesting People its very hard to narrow it down to who is the most interesting. But what I must say is that every time I interact with these certain people I’m always learning something new from them whether it is music, business, advice, or anything about life. I cherish these conversations because they can be applied to what I’m currently going through now or later in the future.
Which tips would you recommend to your colleagues in your industry to help them to thrive and not “burn out”?
Nandis Wrld – I would say if you don’t want to “Burn Out” Make sure whatever you’re doing is for the right reason. I do music because I love to do it. I can’t see my life without it, I love creating something new all the time. Now if I was to do music just for the money I would have been “burnt out” because there is no love behind it and you just don’t make money with music overnight. do something because you love to do it, that’s it.
You have been blessed with success in a career path that can be challenging. Do you have any words of advice for others who may want to embark on this career path, but seem daunted by the prospect of failure?
Nandis Wrld – I would say no matter what obstacles you go through in life to keep ongoing. I personally don’t consider anything as a failure instead I look at it as a life lesson. Each failure teaches us something new about ourselves and how we can better improve for future situations that may occur. There is no such thing as failure!
Can you share with our readers any self-care routines, practices, or treatments that you do to help your body, mind, or heart to thrive? Kindly share a story or an example for each.
Nandis Wrld – When I’m not creating music, I’m usually listening to audiobooks about business. I love business in general and how to find different ways of making money especially in stocks, property, etc. I like to listen to meditations to help clear my mind. I also watch a lot of interviews about artists making it into the music industry and stuff they go through on a regular basis.
What are your “5 things I wish someone told me when I first started” and why? Please share a story or example for each
Nandis Wrld – I wish someone would’ve told me to watch interviews about artists, that would’ve definitely helped me navigate a Lil bit better in the music world for sure. Another thing is to be active on social media a lot, that definitely would have helped me with building a fan base. I wish I got into books at a younger age about business. The knowledge you gain from reading does help you out a lot and makes sure you know what you’re talking about. To be honest, besides these 3 I can’t really think of anything else.
Can you please give us your favorite “Life Lesson Quote”? Can you share how that was relevant to you in your life?
Nandis Wrld – “Move with a purpose” I got that from the artist Russ. I feel like everything you do you should be doing it to push yourself ahead with your goals. don’t be wasting time and money on stupid things. Use your time and money for the right things!
None of us are able to achieve success without some help along the way. Is there a particular person who you are grateful towards who helped get you to where you are? Can you share a story about that?
Nandis Wrld – Besides the support and help I get from my friends, and Family I would definitely have to Say my Friend RDM. He’s been there since day 1 with my music career since I decided to take this seriously. He’s helped me in many ways to help me get where I am at now and I also helped him in many ways too. When I need help with a decision in my music career he is the first one I call for advice. Right now I’m partnered with him at his Studio, Vault 531 studios where we are constantly creating and pushing ourselves ahead to get where we want to be!
You are a person of enormous influence. If you could start a movement that would bring the most amount of good to the most amount of people, what would that be? You never know what your idea can trigger. 🙂
Nandis Wrld – A movement I would definitely start for sure is to help those in need, if you know you’re good and don’t need to worry about anything why not give a hand to help someone to be in the same position you are in? Let’s all give a hand to help people out when they need it the most. There are millions of people who are out there who can change someone’s life if they help someone out.
We are very blessed that some of the biggest names in Business, VC funding, Sports, and Entertainment read this column. Is there a person in the world, or in the US with whom you would love to have a private breakfast or lunch, and why? He or she might see this. 🙂
Nandis Wrld – I would definitely like to sit down with Russ, he is an artist who has his own independent label. He moves in a certain way that a lot of artists can not. I don’t want to be signed to a major label where they tell me what I can and can not do. labels They own our masters and we owe them millions of dollars. I don’t want that. I want to run everything with me and my team where we have no restrictions and make all the money ourselves and don’t owe anyone anything.
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Artist Spotlight
Honk Magazine’s Artist of the Week Spotlight on Rising Talent

At Honk Magazine, we take pride in finding and backing the next wave of the hottest artists that will shape the music industry. Our Artist of the Week spotlight is on five artists with one-of-a-kind sounds, lives, and grinds that set them apart in the music world. From emotional rap to genre-defying Afro-fusion and gritty indie rock, the following songs are a vibrant reflection of the future of music.
Tuknight – “Campagne”
Starting off our feature is a Canadian Rapper based out of Sarnia, Ontario, Tuknight. Spelled “tuknight,” the name is great for boys with a deeper, human story. He started making music at 14, taking to it as an outlet for coping with the pain of losing his older brother to an overdose. That visceral feeling he translates into his music, and it really shines through in his most recent song, “Campagne,” a stripped-back and reflective number that delves into the heart of affliction and adversity.
Performing live for his second year, Tuknight shows no sign of slowing down. He’s opened for big names such as Roney, Mar Mar Oso, MLNY, and Kryple, slowly but surely carving out a spot for himself in Canada’s underground rap landscape. His centered energy and earnest lyrics establish him as one of the genre’s most promising new voices.
M For The Movement – “I’m Alive”
Up next is an enlightening act, M For The Movement, a deep-thinking emerging artist with old-school influences and too much fire. Their recent single I’m Alive is a sonorous cry of resilience, of being and of being present. With this album, M’s been waiting for the come-up, with collaborations with Juno award-winning Choclair and the iconic Snoop Dogg being teased.
M For The Movement has already commanded opening duty for some of music’s big names, including Sean Paul, Sean Kingston, and Nelly. By no means do they fit into that small talk; it’s big league stuff. A veteran in Performance, M is crafting a legacy rooted in Art and Activism with lyrical storytelling that captures both personal evolution and cultural momentum.
Huss Nem – “Lemme Tune In”
Raw energy, street-wise wisdom & versatility are what you can expect from Chicago’s own Huss Nem. The music industry is not new to Huss, who has been writing songs for over a decade. And on his latest offering, Lemme Tune In, one can see that KOK’s grimy delivery and larger-than-life stage presence prove that the street rap purveyor has street rap in his blood.
Aside from music, Huss Nem is a seasoned actor with a couple of movies, ” Chi-town Down for Life and 8 Dayz: Part 2.” He is also shooting for his second season of Decatur, Where It’s Greater, to show his multitalented side. A real hustler, he manages two streetwear brands, Rip Clown and Chitalo, bringing that entrepreneurial swagger to his impressive resume. Huss Nem is building a cultural empire.
Drela – EP “RAIN”
Up-and-coming Afro-Fusion talent Drela is changing the concept of what it means to be genre-fluid. With a new “RAIN” EP this May, Drela combines smooth vocals, AfroBeats, alternative R&B, and pop for a heady concoction. Her songs are incredibly personal, grounded in self-examination, change, and emotional pain.
Drela has cultivated a dedicated following with its live shows and frequent single drops on topics ranging from love to perseverance. She’s bridged the gap between sonic identities and still been true to herself in one of the toughest meccas of hip-hop. RAIN is shaping up to be a refreshingly different project that takes risks and pushes the art while helping to transcend its listeners.
Inland Years – Album “Keep Your Eyes On The Road”
Lo-fi indie rock fans will want to remember the name Inland Years. About Inland Years is the solo project of Brooklyn’s Ryan Daniels, who crafts warm, nostalgic tunes strung with tape warble and fuzzed-out emotion. Titled after the recently released album “Keep Your Eyes On The Road,” Elements breathe is a reflective voyage through pensive songwriting and analogue tones.
And, influenced by Lou Barlow and the ’90s four-track phenomenon, Inland Years has earned praise in underground circles. WFMU spins, playlist love, yay-di-over from DIY tastemakers. The music is close. It hums softly, imperfectly in just the right way, dripping with the simple honesty from which great music arises. Daniels’ method for making music seems like a love letter to anyone chasing clarity through chaos.
The music industry is changing, and guys like Tuknight, M For The Movement, Huss Nem, Drela, and Inland Years are the living proof that they are in good hands. Be it raw lyricism or experimental sonics or, in one case, an impressive lifestyle grind, there’s something all four artists this week share: they’re all a little different, but more importantly, they’re all themselves. We’re looking forward to following their progress and invite you to do so. Met someone on this list that you’re vibing with?
Let me know in the comments if you think someone else deserves to appear on the crown this week! 👑👇
Artist Spotlight
Marnix Emanuel drops a heartfelt anthemic ballad with his recent single, “You Got Me Hurt”

Marnix Emanuel infuses emotion into every note in his newest single, “You Got Me Hurt.” This beautifully crafted soulful pop ballad captures the lingering pain of losing a love that seemed irreplaceable, destined to last forever. Right from the first note, Marnix reels audiences into his world with a unique voice that’s equal parts raw silk and aching steel. He exudes a genuine vulnerability paired with a confident stage presence that only a truly seasoned artist can deliver.
What’s striking about this track is how effortlessly it balances heartbreak with resilience. The song doesn’t merely wallow in sorrow; it channels that bittersweet emotion into something intimately powerful, pulsing with the quiet strength and endurance, a timeless anthem that feels personal and universally relatable. “You Got Me Hurt” hits home in all the right places with its poignant lyrics and soaring melodies.
Marnix’s talents shine through as a vocalist, songwriter, and producer. Every element of the song’s production feels intentional, from the heartfelt lyrics to the lush, timeless pop instrumentation. The chorus has a warmth that touches modern and nostalgic, showcasing why the melody resonates so deeply. It features an undeniable rhythmic hook that echoes long after the tears have dried, inviting listeners to experience it repeatedly.
Coming out of the Netherlands as an emerging independent artist and singer-songwriter, Marnix Emanuel continues to build on a promising career with a strong foundation. “You Got Me Hurt” is a bold sonic statement affirming that his music is here to stay. For anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak and is seeking to navigate the complexities of love lost and desire to rebuild after love falls apart, this single offers genuine emotional gravity. It perfectly represents heartbreak done right: soulful, innovative, and utterly human. As he looks toward new releases in 2025, this single sets the tone: honest, compelling, and impossible to ignore.
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