UK rapper Nemzzz just dropped his highly-anticipated debut mixtape, DO NOT DISTURB. This 11-track tape marks Nemzzz’s most extensive release to date, delving into his upbringing and newfound fame. Breaking new ground, the mixtape is available in physical format on CD and cassette, a first for the Manchester artist. Nemzzz has gotten co-signs from Drake, Central Cee, iShowSpeed, and other US-based entertainers.
The single “It’s Us” featuring rapper Lil Yachty, a standout from the deluxe offering, has also been released, offering a short but punchy track with cool 808s and keys. Nemzzz and Yachty trade verses, showcasing their great sonic chemistry and marking a return to form for Yachty. Yachty has voiced his support for Nemzzz, a particularly strong co-sign as Yachty has aligned himself with other rising talent such as Teezo Touchdown and LORENZ.OG.
Atmospheric cuts like “DOOM” and playful love song “STAR SIGN” add depth to the mixtape, while tracks like “NEED YOU” explore the ups and downs of toxic relationships. “DND,” the title track, details the challenges Nemzzz faced leading up to the project’s release. Rounding out the tape is “MONEY AND VIBES,” where Nemzzz brings a UK flavor to a flip of Justin Timberlake’s “Rock Your Body.”
Nemzzz, shaped by his tough upbringing in Gorton, uses his music to reflect on experiences such as heartbreak, fake friends, financial literacy, finding one’s path, and managing mental health amid social media addiction. The rapper, an old head on young shoulders, offers relatability in a unique way, helping his young fans navigate growing pains.
Are you rocking with Nemzzz’s “It’s Us” video? Going to spin the new mixtape?
