Trouble Minded Hustlers

Genre: Hip Hop

Secondary Genres: Urban / R&B

A hip-hop group that is enthusiastic to get up with the best.
This duo consist of MANN and Twelve…

MANN, was born Michael A. Nickson Jr. in Hartford, CT. on March 25,1987.

The family later moves to Windsor, CT. where he now resides.

His interest in hip-hop came about at a very young age.

Michael adapted the name of MANN from his initials, which he uses on stage.

He is a calm and collected emcee, but do not be fool.

His studio and stage presences are energetic.

He incorporates blends of R&B and Hip Hop in his music with positive results.

This seems to come perfectly natural for he also possesses the ability to sing as

well as rap.

Twelve, born Joshuan Alan Khan-Jones in Hartford, CT. on June 18,1988.

Joshuan now resides in Windsor, CT. where he also attends school.

Started rapping at the age of twelve, hence the stage name TWELVE.

He is one of that rare emcee that can leap styles in a single bound…

nevertheless, stays true to the project.
Lyrically fresh and uncompromising, an individualistic delivery and approach one that the ears never seem to get tire of.

Most importantly, they are original.

MANN and TWELVE have been friends since Grade 7.

They ventured into the game to pursue their passion of making music.

The Trouble Minded Hustlers project was formed.

Their versatility and tight lyrical skills have made them favorites among crowds all over.

In many ways, it is a reminder of everything hip-hop used to be.

Its feels more real, it is spontaneous and alive and it makes you move.

Together, they are armed with the complete package for success—

great songs, a team of hit-driven producers, as well as their home base family at

Da Clef Entertainment.

They are here to show us that hip-hop is definitely alive and well in Connecticut