In Baltimore, Maryland, survival teaches you how to move—but for $imbuh, it also taught him how to feel. His music didn’t begin with a plan or a polished vision. It started as something simple, something real—just trying it out, having fun, and seeing where it could go. But when people began to respond, when his peers connected with what he was creating, that moment turned into momentum.

That’s when it became more than just music.

His sound exists in a space that doesn’t follow strict rules. It’s alternative rap, shaped by emotion and honesty, influenced by artists like Juice WRLD, Lil Peep, and XXXTENTACION. But what he creates isn’t imitation. It’s personal. His music isn’t built to impress—it’s built to express. Every track becomes a place where he can release what he carries, without filtering it or holding back.

Because for him, music is an outlet first.

There was a time when he stepped away from it. A period where he felt lost, disconnected from both himself and his direction. But music didn’t leave him for long. It found its way back, and when it did, he approached it differently. Not as something temporary, but as something necessary.

Since returning, he’s been building steadily. Performing, stepping into interviews, and growing his presence one step at a time. Each opportunity is a reminder that even after stepping away, you can come back stronger, more focused, and more intentional.

The journey hasn’t been easy. Financial pressure is a constant reality when you’re independent. Balancing work, bills, and a creative career requires sacrifice. Recording isn’t just about talent—it’s about resources. Having to re-record songs, rewrite verses, and pay for studio time repeatedly adds pressure that most people don’t see.

But he keeps going.

Because the message matters.

At the core of his work is something simple but powerful—don’t give up. No matter what you’re facing, adversity doesn’t have to break you. It can build you. It’s all about what you choose to do with it. And just as important, don’t let fear of other people’s opinions stop you from being yourself.

That mindset is what keeps him moving.

Music gives him a space to say what he wouldn’t normally say out loud. A place to release, to process, to be honest without restriction. It’s not just something he does—it’s something he needs.

Right now, he’s focused on building his next chapter. Working on a new album, still shaping its identity, still deciding when the right moment is to drop. There’s no rush—just intention. Every step is about making sure the work reflects where he is now.

Looking ahead, his goals stay grounded. Spread positivity. Continue growing. Build a better life not just creatively, but financially. Progress, for him, isn’t just about music—it’s about stability, growth, and becoming better overall.

For those looking to follow his journey, support his music, or tap into what he’s building, he can be found on Instagram at @noluck_simbuh, with his music available across all major streaming platforms and additional content on YouTube and TikTok.

Because what $imbuh creates isn’t just sound.

It’s everything he doesn’t say—finally being heard.