Nick Varcity (born Dominic Archard) is an American recording artist, songwriter, producer, actor, and entrepreneur from Detroit, Michigan. Standing at 6'6", he operates under the moniker "Downtown Dom" and has built a long-standing reputation for releasing premium, independent hip-hop music. Varcity is heavily bred by the Detroit music scene, dedicating over 16 years to recording and releasing music.He cites legendary, narrative-driven artists like Jay Z, Bob Dylan, and Marvin Gaye as his core musical influences. Describing himself as a "catalog artist," he rejects trends like making short-form music exclusively for TikTok. Instead, he prioritizes "luxury raps" with high-depth storytelling over premium, independent production.
Throughout his career, he has frequently collaborated with core producers like The Olympics, Knoxville, Jay Fab, iRockSays, Fleetwood, 6So and Bo404. He recently built anticipation for major self-reflective releases, including his project titled Downtown Dom.