Bio: NABOB a/k/a STARBUXXX, a/k/a Brian Barksdale, was born and raised in Scarborough, the heart of hip hop culture in Toronto. Growing up during the golden era of hip-hop, his musical influences include the likes of Run DMC, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, Notorious B.I.G, and Jay-Z. However, being born to Ghanaian (West African) parents, his musical influences expand beyond the mentioned rap artists. Having been in the rap scene since 2003, this truly multi-dimensional artist doesn't plan on simply being labeled as an emcee. Nabobs talents extend beyond his emcee skills, he has also taken on the entrepreneurial role. This 27-year-old enterpriser also wears the hat of the Young C.E.O. as Chief Executive Officer of Barksdale Entertainment & Promotional Services, the parent company of Onslaught Worldwide Entertainment Group and Onslaught Records.