SCOTTY Ng

SCOTTY Ng, (real name) Riches Maurice Ukpabi is a 23 years old Nigerian-born rapper, songwriter, and creative director. Hailing from Calabar, Cross River State, he is recognized for pioneering the trap music and trap soul genres in South-South Nigeria. 

Career and Music

• Affiliation: He is currently managed by 33G Entertainment.
• Key Releases:
  • EP: His first studio project, titled First Love Yourself, was released on 22 August 2025.
  • Singles: Notable tracks include "YP" (2024), "Caribbean Bass" (2025), and "Drip" (2021).
• Artistic Style: Beyond music, he is involved in fashion and cinematography. His work is often characterized by his "trap soul" sound and visual storytelling.

• Beyond performing, Scotty Ng is heavily involved in the Calabar creative scene as a director and storyteller. 

• Visual Direction: He is credited with the creative direction for several of his own music videos, often working under the moniker "directorhim" for 33G Entertainment.
• Calabar Fashion Week: He has been a recurring figure in the local fashion economy, which recently featured "Creative Stories" (April 2026) to spotlight local visionaries and designers shaping the future of fashion in Cross River State.
• Cinematography: His portfolio increasingly includes brand storytelling and fashion photography campaigns, often collaborating with other Calabar-based studios and designers