Maryland-born rapper Rico Nasty has launched two new singles, “BUTTERFLY KISSES” and “CAN’T WIN EM ALL,” from her forthcoming LP LETHAL. The music video for the 2 new tracks distills the duality Rico has constructed into her persona, juxtaposing her bubbly sonic signatures along with her emo indie influences.
“BUTTERLY KISSES” opens with a brief interlude spoken by Rico’s buddy and widespread rapper Zack Fox. Saying “He met you as soon as — you may like anyone and meet them as soon as. He stated, he, he’s drawn to you, your vitality, your essence… dumbass,” Fox leads the listener into maybe pondering they’re getting a sappy love track, however the monitor is sort of reverse.
She opens the primary verse in her melodic autotune, “Blackout shades, don’t like the sunshine except I’m diamonds. Whips and chains all within the crib, child lady into that bondage. Bundles pull again once I journey, come out, rockin’ my bonnet. Bitch, don’t communicate on me, we slide, gang shit, we be mobbin’.”
The manufacturing led by Imad Royal is led by a hard-hitting arpeggiated synth and carried by a crushed entice beat, evoking the Hyperpop–Rap fashion Rico has developed through the years with producers like Kenny Beats and Dylan Brady. “CAN’T WIN EM ALL” exhibits a softer aspect of the artist, opening with the road “Crash out, go on a stroll, I don’t wanna discuss,” over a filtered and reverberating instrumental.
After a comparatively quiet couple of years, “Sugar Entice” queen Rico Nasty is booting again up with a brand new LP slated for Might 16 and her appearing debut in Apple TV+ and A24’s Margo’s Acquired Cash Troubles alongside Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfieffer, Nicole Kidman, Nick Offerman, Lindsey Normington & extra.
Watch the video for “BUTTERLY KISSES” & “CAN’T WIN EM ALL” within the window above. The 2 singles can be found in every single place now.
