, released last year, that unearthed the cathartic components to Nasty's composition. Frothed with unequivocal vanity and self-belief, the DMV lyricist embodies the essence of a Kelis or Redman as she navigates her burning desire for havoc. Eventually, she takes a deep breath — literally — silencing her"madness," leaning into patience.
It's here that the loosely-labeled Rage Queen begins cultivating her identity and unknowingly sows seeds for the project's successorBathed in affirmations, Rico leaves no room for doubts on the receiver's end, simply hissing"On a dark and stormy night, I don't blend in, bitch I shine bright" on album-intro"Candy." Her naselled cockiness is enough to ignite butterflies in even the most stern of listeners, physically commanding that they heed.