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Here’s Why You Should Know Who Rico Nasty Is

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at DU chapter.
Who is Rico Nasty?

Rico Nasty is an American rapper from Maryland who is growing in popularity. She has an average of 1.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify and several mixtapes available for streaming. Rico Nasty’s style of rapping has a lot of energy and can be very aggressive. For example, her top song on Spotify is “Smack a Bitch” with over 26 million streams. Like other rappers, she embraces a confident attitude and asserts that no one else is on her level, but her clever writing and trademark screaming ad-libs make her unique. 

Rico Nasty also has a unique style, embracing an alternative sense of style that is often not associated with black women. She is unapologetic about herself, and this comes across through her music and aesthetic. Rico Nasty feels authentic and her unashamed personality empowers young women to express themselves however they want without fear. 

What characteristizes her music?

Rico Nasty’s music is characterized by an aggressive style, clever lyrics, and bottomless bravado. Her style of rap is so distinctive that she can immediately be identified as soon as a listener hears her voice. She is extremely unique, and her music can be very empowering. Rico Nasty’s music makes the listener feel like they are the queen of the world and that no one can touch them. Songs like “Countin’ Up” feature lyrics where Rico talks about how hard she works and how other people are jealous of her success, but she does not care. 

 

What is her latest project?

Her latest project, an EP titled Anger Management, is 18 minutes of iconic Rico Nasty music. From the first song in the album, Rico immediately establishes herself as a powerful voice standing out from her peers. All songs clock in under three minutes in duration, and they all pack a punch. Songs like “Cold” and “Cheat Code” make the listener feel powerful. 

Why should you care?

There are several reasons to know and care about Rico Nasty. First, her prominence as a black woman who embraces alternative fashion establishes her as a role model and a trendsetter who can normalize alternative style for young black women. Additionally, her music is great for hyping yourself up for a big presentation or test or motivating yourself to work out. Finally, she is simply a talented person who has worked hard for her recognition. 

Do yourself a favor and check her out.

Second-year at DU majoring in film production and international studies and minoring in Spanish. I am also currently learning Mandarin and I love learning languages! I also sing in the women's choir and DU, love spending time with my friends and watching movies all the time! I also love learning about astrology and philosophy!