Las Vegas artist Nick Crucial, Co-Founder and counterpart to rap duo POWMINDSET, represents a distinctive facet of his city's musical landscape. Seamlessly blending the complexities of the human experience over bass-heavy, futuristic synth beats and laid-back lofi hip-hop samples, his sound acts as a bridge between 90's hip-hop and contemporary alt rap. Rooted in his spirituality while delving into more introspective life themes, Crucial's vision stands out by bringing light to the contrasting backdrop of his city and culture.

During his time at UNLV, Crucial collaborated with the renowned rap artist A$AP Rocky, leading to joint studio work at SXSW in 2016. After releasing three collaborative projects under POWMINDSET with longtime friend and collaborator Nate Quest, earning recognition from major blog publication 2DopeBoyz, Crucial is now returning to his solo endeavors. In this phase, he leans further into his faith, emphasizing gratitude for overlooked blessings. Anticipated in 2024, his third self-titled album, "Victory of the People," is poised to showcase his evolving artistic journey.