Pompey "Pay" Hicks III is the visionary founder of DA-MOVEMENT, an independent Westside Chicago hip-hop collective dedicated to preserving the city's street-soul legacy. Operating under the moniker Pay, he bridges the gap between classic Midwest rap and cutting-edge sonic execution.
​Driving the "Audio Resurrection" campaign, Pay brings vaulted masterpieces into the modern era with uncompromised independence. The collective’s landmark single, "24's" (feat. Johnny P & Never of Crucial Conflict), boasts a Grammy-winning Dolby Atmos spatial master and is currently surging on Apple Music’s elite "Flowetry" playlist alongside industry A-listers.
​Following the international radio success of "All Black Everything" (feat. AK, Never & J. Harris), Pay continues to expand DA-MOVEMENT’s global footprint. By merging timeless storytelling with high-fidelity production, he proves that independent artists can command the industry and protect their musical heritage on their own terms.