Lute: Still Slummin' (Mini Doc)

Dreamville/Interscope Records recording artist Lute will release his debut project, West 1996 Pt.2 on September 29th at all digital retailers. The project is the follow up to his first solo mixtape West 1996 Pt.1 which dropped in 2012. His mixtape success caught the ear of J. Cole who later signed the rising rapper to Dreamville Records in 2015.
“My album is a accumulation of chapters and events leading up to Dreamville signing me. It’s a window into the last five years of my life…the obstacles, the challenges, the changes. It’s also motivation to not let people or circumstances define who you are. My only competition is the person I was yesterday. I've been patient and very appreciative of this platform and now its time to show what I'm capable of,” comments Lute.
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[@WeedleIV]

You can see in his eyes that he's really about it.

[@PrimereOfficial]

Shnewman can you check out my latest song please it's on my channel 🙏🏽

[@psychii3387]

about what?

[@xendez]

Pyschii about true hip hop and getting his message out there

[@psychii3387]

xeh yo i have no idea why i asked this cuz this makes sense to me without explanation but thanks for answering

[@JumbleBeeRescue]

I'm glad Cole don't take the easy route and only sign niggas that's trending. Cole be signing talented people you ain't never heard of before.

[@PrimereOfficial]

Bittah Commander can you check out my latest song please it's on my channel 🙏🏽

[@triXXareN]

Lute had a small buzz w/ West 1996, it was up on a lot of blogs like 2dopeboyz. People been knowing, but it's good to see Cole get them to the next level.

[@thedirtybird_11]

Bittah Commander Facts

[@kassidyfudge3708]

Bittah Commander It’s amazing how I vibe with every one of Dreamville’s artist music, like this has never happened to me ever! It’s so amazing ❤️

[@theloniousvic]

Yo shoutout to j cole man u really out there in the rap community finding genuine people that have genuine shit to rap about.

[@andrel2753]

Victor Romero Fo Real

[@PrimereOfficial]

can you check out my latest song please it's on my channel 🙏🏽

[@ayrtontroches5784]

Right that shit is what's up

[@clos888]

when he starts rapping at 0:50 with that beat... sheeeshh

[@Dosjay]

Carlos A sheeesh!! He nice!! He got me excited to hear this tape

[@claudiarenee_]

I'm mad af he used that whole little part for a different song, on a different beat 😖

[@sphiwenkosi3954]

Claudia Renee which songs is the best from?

[@benthamin]

Sounds just like chuuwee

[@Mark-150]

What song was that at 0:50 ?

[@tinicoleofficial]

Dreamville is constantly growing and has diverse talents💯🤘🏾

[@PrimereOfficial]

Andi Nicole Official can you check out my latest song please it's on my channel 🙏🏽

[@siriyakesndayambaje9002]

the word is real talent

[@NomadicJalen]

"Still Slummin' while I'm chasing life two steps back just to get it right" Ayye! It's been almost two years since ROTD II dropped and it's still one of my favorites on the album.

[@JayActivist1]

We need revenge of the dreamers 3 to heat the winter coming ♨️

[@PrimereOfficial]

J/L can you check out my latest song please it's on my channel 🙏🏽

[@IMKEVPACK]

JayeL yoooo it's coming out this year!

[@marlanekelly170]

Jay Activist 2019🙌🙌

[@Wildstarr11]

Was it everything you hoped for?

[@necessitybanger]

Ahhhh the beauty of being patient for an artist my generation isn't to familiar of what I'm saying but those who know…know🤞🏽

[@PrimereOfficial]

Asia Brown can you check out my latest song please it's on my channel 🙏🏽

[@Kididjefferson]

Barzzzzzzzz

[@Russum1]

I'm been subscribed cause you have my taste of music

[@MrEr422]

All you new rappers sound like a broken record I’ll hit you wear your head hurt You know the 7th chakra I’m 2pacs Big Popa I got HipHop in my Blood Have a convo wit our mamas Intellectuals passing blunts We don’t talk about no drama We don’t watch no Soap Opera Keep the lingo real Proper Big believer in karma

[@yungsavvyking2011]

J cole finding some real hip hop 🔥 i wish one day to be signed to dreamville 👏

[@PrimereOfficial]

Yungsavvy King can you check out my latest song please it's on my channel 🙏🏽

[@aproducernamed2]

Word. You got any links of your music? I'm a hip hop producer so check me out when you have a moment. Peace. 2mindz.bandcamp.com

[@dbzgef]

@@aproducernamed2 how much for beats??

[@murilloeric911]

That shit gave me chills when he was talking about getting that call from Cole and getting signed. Mad happy for Lute, he sounds Hella fucking genuine, and That West 1996 (Part 1) brings shades of Illmatic. I'm fucking excited for this shit. #Dreamville

[@Skotax1x]

I love the documentary dreamville do to hype their artists. Make you get more comfortable and learn about the artist. And it’s also motivational💯

[@MiraMesa858]

Lute underrated!

[@PrimereOfficial]

Juan Rodriguez can you check out my latest song please it's on my channel 🙏🏽

[@thelittlehomie658]

R. I. P. DILLA.

[@OracleEND]

For life

[@edwincastellano5518]

"I've grown but nothing's progressed" damn that made me think about my life.

[@NOVMBER]

It's a goals of mine to work with some of the artists on DreamVille. I've got dozens of J. Cole inspired instrumentals on my channel for anyone that records. Some are also *free* for non-profitable use. Thank you to anyone that offers support.

[@LamyFamily_]

Khalid Mxsic your shit is really dope bro .. my cousin raps maybe yall can work together

[@rylandwells403]

Like the way you're promoting yourself! Your stuff is very dope

[@tinicoleofficial]

Khalid Mxsic you already know I’ve been subscribed🤘🏾

[@trapchef6791]

Shit was hard fam. I hope they fuck witcha mane. U Got talent.

[@lewie2166]

Shoot we can help each other I'm wanna be a dreamville Artist as well

[@ramonmunoz1]

Came a loong way from working overnights at Target! Lute deserves this & couldn't be more happy for him and his family.

[@kevinmunoz8135]

Damn J Cole really has a hood taste in music. As I heard Lute’s music in the background anyone can really vibe to it i fw lute all i need to do now is wait for his music. Lute Good luck man!

[@yuviatonche3972]

This is an inspiration just listening to your story Lute. Mad respect

[@LilPaycheck]

Bout time rooting for my fellow Carolinian

[@jermainelamarr569]

Dreamville always getting me in my feelings man. Always strong. Always humble. Damn near perfect.

[@capitalproductions98]

Project sounds fire can't wait 🔥

[@PrimereOfficial]

Capital Productions can you check out my latest song please it's on my channel 🙏🏽

[@i3sm3]

It dropped September 2017

[@ayevisualz8726]

J.cole be finding them real ones

[@anthonyshannonjr.8084]

Man whats crazy about watching this is that it's inspiring from the angle that, not only is it relatable, but it feels surreal almost like you feel it like you walked through this yourself, I felt this and I'm inspired to keep pushing, keep grinding and never stop being inspired use the trials and tribulations you go through, use the hardships and ups and downs you have as inspiration to write and do what you do best... THANK YOU I'll never forget this

[@44Fours]

"I'm Bob, I gotta be Bob" that's some real ass shit, put in a very simple way.

[@babygoat5221]

"Dreamville going way up like a floatie nigga"

[@robertamerson2]

I just love seeing a MC write in a pad. Real rap for ya..✏🎤📔

[@cameron8453]

LUTE I GOT A FADE WAITING FOR YOU IF YOU DON'T DROP THIS PROJECT

[@JordanClemons]

"I'm not gonna be Bob" happens to me at every Job

[@lilyellow]

Foreal!!!

[@user-bb4ou7zi4y]

Lute is easily one of the most talented and overlooked rappers to emerge the past few years. This is real!

[@LucasJG5]

man the vibe lute got wild you can tell he gonna be one of the GOAT mark my words at this moment that last track sound flame

[@dovaking251]

Fuck i wish west 1996 and omen's elephant eyes were on itunes. Both are amazing projects. Dreamville is undeniably the best label out right now man.

[@samarthayananda784]

Listening to this. 😞😞he ain't stopping he flowing like crazy😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@nathanjohnson202]

Charlotte, NC #represent

[@TARRS1]

Congratulations Lute! I'm glad your daughter became the inspiration for your life and career. Strong brother and good father, because at the end of the day he was willing to sacrifice his life for hers, you've been blessed with this opportunity to work on your essence, soul and heart. Change the world's perspectives Lute. And the cadence is A1. Peace from Sacramento, CA my brother.

[@erronking7783]

i gotta get signed to the ville.

[@PerocDisgusting]

ERRoN KiNG it's a must...either that or TDE

[@erronking7783]

Garçxns exactly.

[@Zvts1992]

First time I herd him was still slummin and I think him n bas r some of my fav from dreamville..... yeah I said that after just hearing one song from him 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 excited for this project

[@ripism]

Akademiks or even just everyday struggle...they better acknowledge and share this in an episode or they catching two hot ones to the chest. word is bond.

[@ezekielnavarro6878]

ALX-RIP yes indeed

[@tet9428]

MAN ! this was amazing! I know there's so many artists that can gravitate to his story & pull some inspiration from this and just keep going. Never give up cause once you do then now you're BOB!

[@jayshawnelder8017]

From the 704 man its crazy to see this nigga grind out here makes me wish i knew my talent

[@16JayChris]

Being 26 going on 27, an aspiring rapper, dealing with difficulty with school, working low end job, and having a daughter on the way, this is a true breath of fresh air

[@ozev]

Beatties Ford Charlotte, NC we here!

[@babygoat5221]

Lute is so ill, its crazy how he was moments away from stop making music, and working a regular job, to one of Cole's artist.

[@raging_rain]

Yooo rt I don't know Lute that well, but I opened this video like "I feel I'ma like this guy". And damn, I really do. This man is awesome as Hell, mad inspiring and shit too, like all that positive energy in him and how he was playing with his daughter just had me smiling throughout the video, it's insane. Those verses he was just spitting out and the snippets went so hard, plus his mom talking about the letters was real cool. Now I can't wait for his album lmao, DREAMVILLE!

[@iamAMJ_]

this made me cry.

[@michaelgutierrez6999]

Those people who “thumbs down” doesn’t know the struggle!

[@itsjustdorian8927]

Ok ok!!! Put on for the south fam!!! I'm from Greenville SC! I love what dreamville is doing! Love y'all man!

[@gabesifuentes94]

his soul is blessing 🙏 music is a privilege thanks for the music Lute ✊

[@aripartrich140]

Lute you set us free💯💯

[@j.money9949]

Bruh Dreamville is about to be the resurgence of lyricism. I can't wait. S/O to Lute for dropping a cult classic today.

[@TheBigboy1818]

I'm sitting watching this thinkin damn,I am lute. I'm my own man of course, I'm just saying this is my life lol minus the music getting signed and all that of course. I'm officially a fan for life. Not only are you a dope artist but nigga you mad relatable. And that's motivatin as hell. Stay Blessed King 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@lilyellow]

Felt the same way man, This video got me emotional

[@ejirohilary2479]

A lot of shit has happened but nothing has progressed.... That was when I related with him. I'm grinding though. Will make it like him soon.

[@Christafakeeney]

Lute's one of the best out there.

[@kingjohnnyjohn5]

Sheesh that first song 💪🏾

[@UniqMic]

That Bob analogy probably the realest shit I've heard so far 😂😂😂 Coz it's very funny and relatable to me..

[@knckrzzz]

fkn dope, can't wait for the project!

[@Mxrclxrk]

Respect lute this the type of shit that keep a nigga like me that raps but living that bob life at 20 something inspired to keep fighting. Thank you Dreamville for constantly inspiring the real in us to shine and letting the world know we are human and not glamorized dolls. BLESSINGS.

[@svrfersx9547]

Legendary person ... West1996 pt 2

[@apparentlyimblessed4807]

Watching this almost made me cry. I love the motivation that all of the Dreamville artist spread. Much Love! Dreams really do come true.

[@JeXeuZ]

Dude passion is so dope. Seeing Lute with his child and family and how they love him was beautiful. Genuinely rooting for this man 💯💯💯💯

[@monstalung]

u did it the right way, and the right way in the music industry is the wrong way, you didnt have to sell your soul fam. I say this from experience, my son was my motivation to try and make the music work for me, but it didnt, and I did alot of stuff that was not me, I did it because I thought I had too. this was early 90s so im seeing all the indie labels coming up use street $ to finance a dream, and iim really not a street dude, just was willing to do whatever I had to do for my son. Damn im getting teary eyed just typing this, but all that to say, i can relate to you and your music, and whats crazy, it was my son that put me on to your music. life is crazy. bad and good crazy, if you know what I mean.

[@eddiexiong3818]

Thank you for dope music bro. You and dreamville. Mad inspiring.

[@__scarfaces]

He straight dropping this heat on my birthday🙌🏽 Let’s fucking go

[@RiverCity24]

Damn can't believe I'm just now finding out about this dude

[@josephmarquette6187]

He paved his path to greatness ❤👁

[@kingandrefourty3wins212]

Enough to make you drop Tears... This is love, Thank God man

[@FRVRLZR]

Beautiful

[@brandon5258]

why am I feeling emotional?

[@TastefulStunts]

0:47 🔥🔥🔥 Can't wait 4 dat one bruh!

[@phat-b6771]

Hope he drops that song at 0:50 it was way to hard flow and rhymes

[@jordanclark7934]

I been saying that for the longest lol. He needs to

[@zomb60]

@@jordanclark7934 he did drop it. just notcto that beat.

[@jordanclark7934]

Young Bakugo what’s it called since he dropped it

[@zomb60]

@@jordanclark7934 ford's prayer.

[@jdub4998]

I need to hear that beat on something

[@productplacementadz24-73]

I listened to the whole dreamville crew except for Lute and Ari, after this video I'm gonna have to give his shit a listen. Seems like a mad genuine dude. Revenge 3 needs to drop soon though.

[@truongdo6488]

I feel like these are very genuine people. much love to your music, Lute!

[@shurikansounds]

Happy for Lute

[@Adar252]

I just found the track from 7:21, it’s on the Spotify version of west1996 part 2 paychecks (intro)

[@jboogie841]

You got the link to that song? i couldn't find it on spotify

[@Adar252]

@@jboogie841 this was very hard to find, originally this was the intro of west 1996 part 2 instead of “morning shift”. This album was done around 2016 before he added 3 more songs. www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/still-slummin-west-1996-part-ii-lute/e2ni4fvrv0xec

[@jboogie841]

@@Adar252 Man thank you bro! You the Goat. I was liberally searching for this song for about an hour yesterday. Thanks again man

[@Adar252]

@@jboogie841 no prob

[@snaccking]

much love from the 704

[@_M-USA_]

IM GOING THROUGH THIS RIGHT NOW! PEACE KING....our lives are very similar lute thank your for this inspiration!

[@pipeyagrangran5771]

Can’t wait till he drops

[@NoahBility]

Definitely Remember Downloading West 1996 When I Saw It On 2DBZ All Those Years Ago Such A Solid Project I Wondered What Happened To Dude Glad To See He's Still Working

[@jonbon1995]

DUUUUDE!!!! Lute is tha shiiiieet!! Been bumping his shit ever since i saw dreamville signed him!! Been waiting on some newnew and to know its around the corner... Damn, dude speaks to me in a way most rappers, shit most people, dont. Feel like we relate so much and i dont even know him lmaoo #LUTEISREALHIPHOP

[@propanebengz]

dude has that iconic voice

[@Marques.Marcus85]

This video reinspired me. The brother is an amazing talent. I await the track of him and JID going back and forth. Peace to the GOD Cole for building and amazing collective of artists.

[@drivmwempozv4445]

Favorite artist @DREAMVILLE

[@ozturkkerim9219]

Lute is fire. But he doesn't become the fame that he should become

[@Dezdirectz]

Öztürk Kerim What you mean

[@ozturkkerim9219]

I mean he has talent he has the spirit of hip hop and he don't earn the fame for it but a lil yachty earns fame for pek boo lyrics

[@PrimereOfficial]

can you check out my latest song please it's on my channel 🙏🏽

[@fm-ew2vv]

2 steps back just to get it right...LUTE ON THE WAYYYYYYYYY

[@antoniojoseph9575]

For Motivation "Don't Be Bob, Fuck Bob"

[@chrisg570]

This is beautiful bro all love

[@dimitrispapachristos7449]

Just drop that 0:50 remix been waiting fo too long

[@TraverseRaps]

Has he dropped it at all yet???

[@TheBigboy1818]

I'm Bob !!!! Smh I gotta watch this shit again lol

[@YUNGI1992]

Lute as a person makes me like his music that much more

[@PowerL1N3]

Cole...If you ever get this message...and I hope that you do....I'm gonna be signed to your label one day...I don't have a name yet...I can't even fully rap yet...but I have rhythm...I've been listenin' to hip-hop ever since I was young and it's in my soul more than any genre...I have many stories to tell...for I'm a story teller...Have many happy times and many struggles....I'm not trying to be something I'm not...whether it's a gangsta....or the next mumble rapper trying to be relevant...or the next tv sensation...I'm just trying to get my story to be heard...I'm trying to feed my son and care for my wife...I'm trying to give him everything that I didn't have....whether I become a rapper or not....and if I could even just get one album out.... I wouldn't use the money on anything else but put it in my son's savings account for when he gets older.... to have options.... hope this message gets to you... at least knowing that you read it would push me harder to reach that goal.... ~Peace AJ.

[@generaljemz8985]

PowerL1N3 goodluck bro

[@c.hillmusictv]

Lute deserves every ounce of success he receives💯

[@mikeJones-dv9ru]

lute best lyricist to me underrated like dude should be getting more recognition then he’s getting now.

[@keilanmalone17]

He’s super talented

[@pinokio11]

Damn, the vibe Lute,. Thank you for being!

[@ragnarokvalhalla8382]

Best of luck man. Rooting 4 U. Greetings From Israel 🙌

[@sarentet.3836]

Wow..it was destined to be🙏

[@pepejg7]

Been waiting for this project since I heard still slumming🔥

[@chrisvelez7629]

keep growing lute your story ain't over just yet man

[@callmeviper7723]

This is so feel-good. Cole is a mastermind.

[@simokhanyile4019]

Didn't know of Lute before watching this video, but now I'm looking forward to his work

[@iamryanlittle]

Dang, Dreamville signing people like crazy!