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Local rapper Nic "NicDanger" Rodriguez records the introduction track for his new album, "The Rude Gentlemen" in producer and University of Missouri student Norvell "Chef Noriega" Barbour's dorm room studio.

Local rapper Nic "NicDanger" Rodriguez records the introduction track for his new album, "The Rude Gentlemen" in producer and University of Missouri student Norvell "Chef Noriega" Barbour's dorm room studio.
On Sunday December second Nic and his roommate Sebastian "Righteous" Miller, left, freestyle rap in front of a small audience of friends and neighbors. Throughout the afternoon people filter in and out, some staying and rapping, others leaving for m

On Sunday December second Nic and his roommate Sebastian "Righteous" Miller, left, freestyle rap in front of a small audience of friends and neighbors. Throughout the afternoon people filter in and out, some staying and rapping, others leaving for more eventful parties.
Nic writes a lot of his raps on pieces of paper taken from his job at the Health, Behavior and Risk Center where he administers health studies over the phone. Nic often worries he will lose his job like he did his job at 3M assembling stethoscopes.

Nic writes a lot of his raps on pieces of paper taken from his job at the Health, Behavior and Risk Center where he administers health studies over the phone. Nic often worries he will lose his job like he did his job at 3M assembling stethoscopes. "I've been calling out a lot," Nic says.
On November 4, Nic released the music video for his song "Columbia Stand Up," a song that advocates local pride and community involvement. The video features local business owners, activists, politicians and artists. Since its release Nic has promot

On November 4, Nic released the music video for his song "Columbia Stand Up," a song that advocates local pride and community involvement. The video features local business owners, activists, politicians and artists. Since its release Nic has promoted his video every way he can, including this public showing at Centro Latino.
Twitter User ErrbodyHatesCT wrote on November 6, "Nick danger braids ain't been the same length for 5 years for this." Since then dozens of people have retweeted this knock on Nic's distinctive hairstyle.

Twitter User ErrbodyHatesCT wrote on November 6, "Nick danger braids ain't been the same length for 5 years for this." Since then dozens of people have retweeted this knock on Nic's distinctive hairstyle.
Nic, center, and his best friend Mark Serrano, right, discuss online advertising sales for Nic's website with his neighbor, an account executive at AdKarma.

Nic, center, and his best friend Mark Serrano, right, discuss online advertising sales for Nic's website with his neighbor, an account executive at AdKarma.
After several answering machine messages and text messages, Nic has finally reached the manager of Southside Pizza in Columbia, Mo. Nic is trying to organize shows to coincide with the release of his album.

After several answering machine messages and text messages, Nic has finally reached the manager of Southside Pizza in Columbia, Mo. Nic is trying to organize shows to coincide with the release of his album.
For several days Nic has tried to record songs with the help of producer Norvell. After helping Norvell move several cases of Gatorade, Norvell agrees to record Nic's song.

For several days Nic has tried to record songs with the help of producer Norvell. After helping Norvell move several cases of Gatorade, Norvell agrees to record Nic's song.
Nic waits in his car for producer Norvell. "Bada Bing" by MF Doom and Danger Mouse, a major influence for Nic, plays on the radio. Nic hopes to sample the lyric, "Why everybody always pickin' on Danger?" on his next album.

Nic waits in his car for producer Norvell. "Bada Bing" by MF Doom and Danger Mouse, a major influence for Nic, plays on the radio. Nic hopes to sample the lyric, "Why everybody always pickin' on Danger?" on his next album.
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Local rapper Nic "NicDanger" Rodriguez records the introduction track for his new album, "The Rude Gentlemen" in producer and University of Missouri student Norvell "Chef Noriega" Barbour's dorm room studio.

On Sunday December second Nic and his roommate Sebastian "Righteous" Miller, left, freestyle rap in front of a small audience of friends and neighbors. Throughout the afternoon people filter in and out, some staying and rapping, others leaving for more eventful parties.

Nic writes a lot of his raps on pieces of paper taken from his job at the Health, Behavior and Risk Center where he administers health studies over the phone. Nic often worries he will lose his job like he did his job at 3M assembling stethoscopes. "I've been calling out a lot," Nic says.

On November 4, Nic released the music video for his song "Columbia Stand Up," a song that advocates local pride and community involvement. The video features local business owners, activists, politicians and artists. Since its release Nic has promoted his video every way he can, including this public showing at Centro Latino.

Twitter User ErrbodyHatesCT wrote on November 6, "Nick danger braids ain't been the same length for 5 years for this." Since then dozens of people have retweeted this knock on Nic's distinctive hairstyle.

Nic, center, and his best friend Mark Serrano, right, discuss online advertising sales for Nic's website with his neighbor, an account executive at AdKarma.

After several answering machine messages and text messages, Nic has finally reached the manager of Southside Pizza in Columbia, Mo. Nic is trying to organize shows to coincide with the release of his album.

For several days Nic has tried to record songs with the help of producer Norvell. After helping Norvell move several cases of Gatorade, Norvell agrees to record Nic's song.

Nic waits in his car for producer Norvell. "Bada Bing" by MF Doom and Danger Mouse, a major influence for Nic, plays on the radio. Nic hopes to sample the lyric, "Why everybody always pickin' on Danger?" on his next album.
Local rapper Nic "NicDanger" Rodriguez records the introduction track for his new album, "The Rude Gentlemen" in producer and University of Missouri student Norvell "Chef Noriega" Barbour's dorm room studio.
On Sunday December second Nic and his roommate Sebastian "Righteous" Miller, left, freestyle rap in front of a small audience of friends and neighbors. Throughout the afternoon people filter in and out, some staying and rapping, others leaving for m
Nic writes a lot of his raps on pieces of paper taken from his job at the Health, Behavior and Risk Center where he administers health studies over the phone. Nic often worries he will lose his job like he did his job at 3M assembling stethoscopes.
On November 4, Nic released the music video for his song "Columbia Stand Up," a song that advocates local pride and community involvement. The video features local business owners, activists, politicians and artists. Since its release Nic has promot
Twitter User ErrbodyHatesCT wrote on November 6, "Nick danger braids ain't been the same length for 5 years for this." Since then dozens of people have retweeted this knock on Nic's distinctive hairstyle.
Nic, center, and his best friend Mark Serrano, right, discuss online advertising sales for Nic's website with his neighbor, an account executive at AdKarma.
After several answering machine messages and text messages, Nic has finally reached the manager of Southside Pizza in Columbia, Mo. Nic is trying to organize shows to coincide with the release of his album.
For several days Nic has tried to record songs with the help of producer Norvell. After helping Norvell move several cases of Gatorade, Norvell agrees to record Nic's song.
Nic waits in his car for producer Norvell. "Bada Bing" by MF Doom and Danger Mouse, a major influence for Nic, plays on the radio. Nic hopes to sample the lyric, "Why everybody always pickin' on Danger?" on his next album.