Mackned is a rising rapper/producer from West Seattle. A product of Seattle music royalty, the son of the late Tony Gable, the legendary drummer/percussionist, Ned is known for his brutal honesty and his ability to bring diverse musical influences together and subsequently has reinvented rap's perception to many. His latest album, Born Rich, is an innovative collaboration with the electro/soul trio, Flavr Blue, combining rap, alternative, electronic and funk music in a unique genre-bending style that has taken Mackned in a fresh musical direction with his smooth vocal style, crossover appeal and changing persona. "With his continually evolving and expanding artistic personas, Mackned has created a sonic palette that can encompass a range of moods and tones."... Seattle Weekly