Black Cobain

Black Cobain was born Marcus Gloster in Alexandria, Virginia.

He is an American Rapper signed to The Board Administration and is most notably recognized for his collaboration on the Wale Track 4 AM.

Black Cobain fell in love with Hip Hop at an early age. His stage name “Black Cobain” originated from his child hood nickname. Black being combined with Cobain in homage to his uncle who introduced him to Rock and Roll, including bands like Nirvana whose front man is Kurt Cobain.

Black Cobain attended Virginia State University, graduated Magna Cum Laude, and obtained employment at the Boys & Girls Club uncertain he could make a viable living and income from his ambitions as an Emcee. on the come up Black Cobain performed on the local hip hop circuit and did various open mics within the DC, Maryland, and Virginia areas. In 2009, Black signed to The Board Administration and from that moment on his life changed.

After many performances and releasing freestyles he finally decided to put together and release his debut mixtape entitled “Now or Never.” Now or Never focused on his transition into adulthood and the perils of inner city life. A year later he released his second mixtape entitled “Now” which desplayed him as a more evolved Emcee. Cobain’s second mixtape “Now” had features from Wale, Raheem Devaughn, J Holiday, and Wiz Khalifa.

Later the same year, he was featured as the Spokesperson for 2010-2011 Rocksmith Tokyo Fall/Winter Campaign alongside Wale. His 2011 mixtape, Young, Gifted & Black, hosted by Rocksmith Tokyo hailed features from Wale, Stalley, and also featured production from Tone P and 88 Keys. Young, Gifted, & Black is regarded by many as his most solid work to date and shows his full emergence from local act to an emerging hip hip hop contender.

Black Cobain has the most carbon footprints of any emerging artist by touring 53+ markets worldwide as the official opener for Wale’s Ambition Tour 2011-2012. He was recently placed under consideration by XXL Magazine as a 2012 Freshman Class Candidate.It’s no surprise that this young man’s ambition is taking him to places beyond his wildest dreams. Keep your eyes peeled for Black Cobain because he definitely seems like he’s becoming the most talked about new artist of this year.

Record Label Website: http://www.theboardadministration.com/

Official Website: http://blackcobain.com/

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