Noa James (born Jamie Wilson) is a West Coast rapper based in the Inland Empire region of California.
[1] Rapping since the age of 13, Noa James began his musical journey as a successful battle rapper who quickly became known for his brutal punch lines and sharp tongue.
Not only making a name for himself as an artist, Noa is also widely known as a leading force in Southern California's Inland Empire underground hip hop movement.
In May 2011, James released Intelligent, Elegant, Elephant: Humble Power, a project that generated quite a larger buzz digitally following his anticipated debut performance at a major hip hop music festival, Paid Dues in San Bernardino, California.
Also March 2014, James put together the first Common Ground tour presented by his promotion company BrickToYaFace, which also featured Curtiss King and Stevie Crooks.
2016 was a pivotal year for James, his love for curating shows came to a test when the original venue for his well acclaimed showcase Common Ground ended up closing in September.
James made his “on screen” debut with the rap competition show, Versus on the WAV Media app; which gave him a taste of a hectic schedule.
In early 2011, after campaigning heavily for a spot at the Paid Dues festival with the support of fans, James was asked by independent hip hop artist Murs to perform.
James has opened up for Action Bronson, Jurassic 5, Freddie Gibbs, Planet Asia, Murs, Dipset, Fashawn, Curren$y, Dom Kennedy, Raekwon, Pharohe Monch, Del the Funky Homosapien, 2 Chainz, Dipset, Chino XL, Black Milk, YG, Pac Div, Blu, G Perico, Eureka the Butcher, Skeme, Kurupt, Bambu, RJ, Mann, DJ Icy Ice, Bad Lucc, Gangsta Boo, Kxng Crooked, The Cool Kids, Lil Debbie, Denzel Curry, Dizzy Wright, King Lil G, DMX, Audio Push & more (2011-current) In California James has performed at The Roxy, The Novo, NOS Center, The Union, The Observatory, Fox Theater Pomona, The Glass House, HOB Sunset & Anaheim, Belasco Theater, Slim’s, The Catalyst, The Velvet Room, Fulton 55, SLO Brew & more (2011-current) James has left his mark on the stages in these state: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin & Wyoming James also holds various charity events every year to support programs and shelters in the surrounding communities, including his annual "Toys for Tots" event to support Veronica's House of Mercy, a nonprofit organization, as well as food drives to give hope to those in need.