Bishop Nehru facts for kids
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Bishop Nehru
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| Birth name | Markel Ni'jee Scott |
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| Born | August 26, 1996 |
| Origin | Rockland County, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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Markel Ni'Jee Scott, born on August 26, 1996, is known by his stage name Bishop Nehru. He is a rapper and music producer from Nanuet, New York. He also creates and edits music videos.
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Music Career
Early Years (2009–2013)
Bishop Nehru started making music when he was 13 years old. He created jazz and hip hop beats. First, he used the name "Kelz Scott," then "Kile Kanvas." He shared his early songs online.
In 2012, a big music website called WorldStarHipHop recognized Bishop Nehru. They named him the "Youth Rap Talent of the Week." He also got attention from major radio stations like Hot97.com and Power 105.1. In 2013, he even opened shows for the famous group Wu-Tang Clan during their tour in Europe.
At 16, Bishop Nehru released his first mixtape, Nehruvia. It had 13 songs and featured music made by famous producers like DJ Premier, Madlib, and MF Doom. He then released another mixtape called strictlyFLOWz. This one was supported by New York radio host Peter Rosenberg and the UK's DJ Semtex.
In August 2013, it was announced that Bishop Nehru would work with MF Doom on a special music project.
Working with Mass Appeal Records (2014–Present)
On May 22, 2014, it was shared that Bishop Nehru was one of the first artists to sign with Nas's record label, Mass Appeal Records. A few weeks later, on June 5, 2014, Bishop Nehru and Dizzy Wright released a free music collection called BrILLiant Youth EP.
On October 7, 2014, Bishop Nehru and MF Doom released their joint album, NehruvianDoom. They released it under the combined name "Nehruviandoom."
On May 11, 2015, Bishop Nehru released his own music collection, Nehruvia: The Nehruvian EP. He said this EP showed his natural music style. Nas also announced that he would help produce Bishop Nehru's next album.
In 2015, Bishop Nehru's song "You Stressin" was featured in the video game NBA Live 15 by EA Sports.
Musical Influences
Bishop Nehru gets inspiration from many artists. Some of his biggest influences include Michael Jackson, Nas, 2Pac, MF Doom, Kanye West, and Wu-Tang Clan. He also looks up to musicians like Herbie Hancock, 50 Cent, Eminem, Pharrell Williams, ASAP Rocky, Tyler, The Creator, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Linkin Park, and Incubus.
He chose his stage name from two different sources. "Bishop" comes from a character in the movie Juice. This character inspires him to work hard and earn respect. "Nehru" comes from Jawaharlal Nehru, who was the first prime minister of India. Jawaharlal Nehru worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi.
Music Releases
Solo Projects
- J.A.Z.Z. (2011, as Kelz Scott)
- Kanvas (2012, as Kile Kanvas)
- Nehruvia (2012, rereleased 2013)
- Nehruvia: StrictlyFlowz (2013)
- Nehruvia: The Nehruvian EP (2015)
- Bishy's Birthday Playlist (2015)
- Magic: 19 (2016)
- Emperor Nehru's New Groove (2017)
- Nehruvia: Elevators (Act I & II) (2018)
- Nehruvia: A Nehruvian Holidays EP (2018)
- Nehruvian Tuesdays, Vol. 1 (2020)
- Nehruvia: My Disregarded Thoughts (2020)
- ... (2022)
- Nehruvian Tuesdays, Vol. 2 (2022)
- Chulo (2022)
- Kult Life Chapter 1: From Pain to Paintings (2024)
Collaborative Projects
- Brilliant Youth EP (with Dizzy Wright and 9th Wonder) (2014)
- NehruvianDoom (with MF Doom as NehruvianDoom) (2014)
- The Real Book, Vol. 1 (with Brady Watt) (2019)
