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GNU KATS

Running For Your Playlist

Authentic Hip-Hop. Soulful Production. Timeless Records.

GNU KATS (pronounced “New Cats”) is the Florida-based hip-hop duo of SoulHop (Tampa) and itsQObaby (Gainesville), creating music rooted in real-life experiences, meaningful storytelling, and soulful production.

Explore the latest music, exclusive merchandise, and the story behind EVERYTHING GNU—the duo’s debut album and first complete body of work.

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The Debut Album

Everything GNU

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A powerful collection of records inspired by real-life experiences, resilience, relationships, and personal growth.

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The Kats

GNU KATS is the partnership of SoulHop and itsQObaby—two artists connected by authentic storytelling, musical chemistry, and a shared commitment to timeless records.

SoulHop

Producer • Songwriter • Visionary

The group’s sonic architect, crafting immersive soundscapes that bridge hip-hop, soul, jazz, and storytelling into one cohesive experience.

itsQObaby

MC • Lyricist • Performer

A Gainesville, Florida lyricist delivering intricate rhyme patterns, clever wordplay, melodic instincts, and magnetic stage presence.