Jamesy - Topic

Born and brought up in a middle-class family in Pokhara, Noble Basnet, widely known by his stage name Jamesy, was an average student in school. Growing up as a kid, he was surrounded by books. But after school, a friend of his introduced rap music to his life. During that time, rap music was in its growth stage in Nepal. When he heard hip-hop music for the first time, he was so engrossed in rap for its raw expression and storytelling. Back then, he used to listen to 50 Cent, J Hus, Meekz as they inspired him with their powerful lyrics and real-life connections.

He released his debut song ‘Euro Gang’ in 2019, tapping into the Nepali rap industry. The song could not become an instant hit. He, however, exerted himself with significant effort and dedication and released another song GVNMAN in 2020. The song made him popular in the first place. In October, 2024, he released another song named ‘Amsterdam’. Soon after the release, the song became popular overnight and hit the airwaves of major cities of Nepal, which made him the person he is today.

More than just an artist, Jamesy is a movement—a symbol of what it means to dream big and take Nepali music to the world. “My music is more into trap, focusing on hard-hitting beats, catchy hooks, and lyrical storytelling,” Jamesy said, adding, “Though there may be elements of drill in some tracks, my style is predominantly influenced by the trap genre.”