Arlington's Nojo Wallace Drops Self-Produced GOLDIE EP

Nojo Wallace, a Dallas-based rapper from Arlington, is a name you should get to know in Dallas hip-hop.

Wallace has been getting his reps in with guest verses, appearing on Pierce Washington’s “Wembledon Sessions” and Brionne’s “I Wasn’t Searching for It.” In between his Wallace Wednesday freestyles and touring with Washington, he’s been preparing an EP release called GOLDIE.

The seven-track EP, initially teased at the top of August instead of closer to the release date because he was too excited to share new music, is available now on all streaming platforms.

GOLDIE follows 2023’s Golden Child, an eight-track EP full of triumph and smooth grooves. Unlike Golden Child, GOLDIE is produced entirely by Wallace himself, with features from Bando., Washington, Rahzil and Scuttino. The lead single “MINE - (ACT I)” flips Aaliyah’s “At Your Best (You Are Love)” to a soulful number about creeping on the low.

“MINE - (ACT II)” shows Wallace getting experimental with R&B, singing in a falsetto that’s gentle and emotional.

“IONLIKEDAT” takes a portion of Chief Keef’s “I Don’t Like” to list some of the things these guys don’t like on the hook. Wallace, Washington and Scuttino teaming up is a promising sign of the strength of Dallas hip-hop and future collaborations.

According to a press release, the title GOLDIE represents Wallace’s alter ego, draped in gold and unafraid to speak his mind. Wallace’s uncle advised him to drop the humble approach, resulting in fearless songs and embracing his confidence in his artistry. “FYTB/BODIES” is a good example of this, as not many rappers can tackle a beat switch and go off with bars on both.

The EP ends on “CLOSINGCREDITS,” a minimalist song where Wallace “raps like the rent due,” a figurative line of getting some things off his chest while painting the realities of waiting for his big break, grinding it out until it happens.
If you have no plans this Friday, Aug. 22, Wallace is one of the special guests on Washington’s Folktales Tour with Brionne and Scuttino at Armoury D.E. Backed by a full live band, Washington’s hometown show blends hip-hop, jazz and strong storytelling for a fun summer night out.

The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $18 on Posh.