August Alsina has been played on NTS in shows including James Massiah, featured first on 20 April 2014. Songs played include Down Right Now, I Don't Get Tired (#IDGT) and Hold You Down.

With the love and hustle of the Crescent City running through his veins, August is eager to follow in the footsteps of the NOLA music legends that paved his way. His recently inked deal Def Jam Recordings looks to be a great step in the right direction, but music wasn’t always in his future.

August learned at an early age that drugs and money could make you, or break you. With both…