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On the rise, $um1 has become one of the most versatile and relatable artists in the music industry. Pulling inspiration from <a href="spotify:artist:6Xgp2XMz1fhVYe7i6yNAax" data-name="Trippie Redd">Trippie Redd</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:0Njy6yR9LykNKYg9yE23QN" data-name="Nardo Wick">Nardo Wick</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:2kCcBybjl3SAtIcwdWpUe3" data-name="Lil Peep">Lil Peep</a>, $um1 has created an innovative way to send a relatable message through his lyrics and melodies.
The inspiration behind the name $um1 stems from his belief that everybody wants to be somebody great and be number 1 in whatever field or dream they are pursuing, but not everybody has the money to fulfill that dream. He wants to prove to the world through his music that anybody can accomplish their dream, even without money.
Born Benjamin Kang Dickerson in 2002 and raised in Milwaukee, WI, $um1 was a teenager when his journey as a hip-hop artist started. At 16 years old, he began experimenting with different audio production techniques, sounds, and genres. After seeing how people related to his lyrics he began to pursue it professionally.
In 2022 $um1 started competing in various rap competitions, winning various opportunistic awards and fueling his ambition for music. He has performed with <a href="spotify:artist:372IgXgnCt4wlfumrMTIOs" data-name="Big Boogie">Big Boogie</a>, went on a four state tour with <a href="spotify:artist:74dMZMvy8P27oPqnprnvBb" data-name="Montana of 300">Montana of 300</a>, and performed with <a href="spotify:artist:6EPlBSH2RSiettczlz7ihV" data-name="Sleepy Hallow">Sleepy Hallow</a>.
The inspiration behind the name $um1 stems from his belief that everybody wants to be somebody great and be number 1 in whatever field or dream they are pursuing, but not everybody has the money to fulfill that dream. He wants to prove to the world through his music that anybody can accomplish their dream, even without money.
Born Benjamin Kang Dickerson in 2002 and raised in Milwaukee, WI, $um1 was a teenager when his journey as a hip-hop artist started. At 16 years old, he began experimenting with different audio production techniques, sounds, and genres. After seeing how people related to his lyrics he began to pursue it professionally.
In 2022 $um1 started competing in various rap competitions, winning various opportunistic awards and fueling his ambition for music. He has performed with <a href="spotify:artist:372IgXgnCt4wlfumrMTIOs" data-name="Big Boogie">Big Boogie</a>, went on a four state tour with <a href="spotify:artist:74dMZMvy8P27oPqnprnvBb" data-name="Montana of 300">Montana of 300</a>, and performed with <a href="spotify:artist:6EPlBSH2RSiettczlz7ihV" data-name="Sleepy Hallow">Sleepy Hallow</a>.
