New album from Nazzy the Mic

Nazzy the Mic’s rise from the streets of Philadelphia to the forefront of modern hip hop has been as fast as it’s been well deserved. She’s an artist who lives her expression through every bar with writing sharpened by experience to capture the myriad facets of life in the city, offering an uncompromising look into identity, struggle and survival. Her voice carries the contxt of reality, yet it’s never heavy-handed, just human and thoroughly relatable.

Nazzy’s relationship with music took flight at twelve when she was already in the studio, shaping her sound and finding her own unique voice. By sixteen, she was ready to show the world what she’d been working on, and in 2020 she made her official debut with Wish You Well, a three-track EP that set the tone for everything that followed. That same year she dropped Unfinished, her first full-length project, a fitting title for an artist only beginning to reveal what she could do.

Since then, Nazzy’s proved she’s got the drive and talent to become an essential name in the modern hip hop sphere and her catalogue now stretches across singles and albums that showcase both her ambition and her versatility. Along the way, she’s collaborated with a wide circle of artists including Yung.King.Cole, Tishmone’, Mizxy Slime, Ron Sn0w, 302 Marv, Black60k, Cruniverse and Piigh, building a network that reflects the collaborative energy of her city.

Now she brings us her latest release with her new full-length record titled I Am Nazzy, her most self-assured statement thus far and across the album, she glides between sounds and moods to put her full artistic range on full display. Opening with “Let Me Know,” a cinematic, R&B-influenced track that sets a different kind of tone, landing as a smooth, sensual and confident jam that shows just how far she’s come from those early studio days.

“This Side” jumps with bright pitched vocalisations and bouncy percussion as Nazzy’s expressive voice rolls above to craft a magnetic alternative R&B outing brimming with catchy hooks and invigorating rhythm. “My Love” flows with woozy synth textures and the stuttered rattle of crisp beats as Nazzy’s rapid vocal delivery spins blistering rapped flow through the smokey soundscape to form an enthralling, pop-tinged hip hop experience.

Tracks like “2 Bodies” further expand the versatility of Nazzy the Mic’s sonic output with a driving cut propelled by punching trap beats and absorbing, piano-inflected instrumentation capped by commanding vocal performance to lay down a powerful anthem. On “Big Shark,” Nazzy delivers hard-hitting bars with razor sharp energy, reminding anyone listening that she’s got the edge to match her elegance.

“Boom Bap” drifts with smooth tones and the upbeat rustle of shuffling drums as her slick vocal work floats above to lean into an old school hip hop sound filtered through her own cutting edge musical lens. Closing the album with “Last Scar,” delicate piano notes and emotive vocal layers softly slip into a melancholic scene where Nazzy’s impassioned vocals hover above the graceful arrangement as the steady patter of grooving drums and pulse of bass forms an epic last moment on Nazzy the Mic’s incredible new full-length record.

The record has already caught the attention of outlets like HipHopSince87 and Earmilk, both recognising the quality and impact of her latest work. It’s easy to see why. I Am Nazzy offers something that feels rare right now; substance wrapped in style, personal truth delivered with technical flair and whether you’re drawn to its late-night, melodic moments or the sharper, more aggressive cuts, there’s a point of connection for every listener.

Listen to I Am Nazzy below