Hip hop artist and founder of The Culxr House Marcey Yates, is changing the face of Omaha’s hip hop scene with his mix of raw talent, copious discography and a heavy dose of charisma. Yates graduated from The Conservative School of Recording Arts and Sciences in Arizona. With a sound that can be described as expressive vinyl hip hop, Yates partially attributes his soulful vibe and sample ­based production to his influences, including classics like Slum Village, Common, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Pete Rock, Kanye West, and J Dilla. As both an emcee and producer, Yates is one half of the duo Dilla Kids featuring Xoboi and Yates.