Solo Nitty Gritty is a hip-hop artist based in Clarksville, Tennessee who originally comes from Boston, Massachusetts. He has been making music for over 10 years, working with local acts in Nashville like Bossman, PocketNationz, Dre Radio Cafe, Cash Dolla, and performing at the Nile Hookah Sports Bar. His musical influences include Method Man, L.L. Cool J, Nas, Biggie, and Big Pun.