NAMI effortlessly embodies Drizzy’s musical styling in his latest mixtape, Demos For Drake. The “6 God” rapper happens to be the muse for NAMI’s EP as well.
Yet, still, listeners can decode NAMI’s beats from any other musician. The platinum producer integrates a myriad of smooth transitions. Case in point, his ability to weave around genres catches the attention of music enthusiasts worldwide.
The mixtape is packed with transparent lyrics aimed at his competitor and love interests. Moreover, he speaks about turning his dream into a reality and his views on dating. The beats go off calmly, pulling admiration from trap, gospel, R&B, hip-hop, and even electro. Not to mention, he carries a sultry vocal pattern and clear-cut flow throughout the project.
The first song, “SOMEBODY LYING,” is directed toward those who talked down on him. Once upon a time, certain people told him he wouldn’t make it. And now that he has, NAMI is taunting them for their negativity.
He spits, “Not even surprised that your disks all goin’ floppy (No)/Buyin’ up your numbers and still you could never top me (No)/You buyin’ up her diamonds but here she is tryna top me/I’m immune to dirty work, God is my antibody.”
On “EASY,” NAMI tells a lover that it’s best to part ways. He simply has no time for drama. But, no matter his efforts, his partner finds faults in it. He concludes that the spark between them has died.
He delivers, “Baby, this shit feel way too empty/I need something a lil’ less healthy, I can’t love ya/I stack commas, you stack drama/I sent you gifts, and you sent back problems.”
“WHO LIED” follows suit in terms of the message. NAMI declares that he’s not looking to settle down. And if so, he’s going to do it with someone who possesses the same standards and loyalty. After this lady finds out the truth, she turns cold. NAMI only wanted temporary fun while his love interest wanted a ring.
He spits, “Yeah, really went and blocked me, why you so salty? (Yeah) /I can’t stay around, so please don’t wait around/Thought it was gon’ be a couple rendez-vous/Bringin’ you around and showed you all the views.”
The latter of both songs comes to light in “NOBU.” This time around, he wears his heart on his sleeves. Moreso, he insists that this anonymous chick come by. But, though he enjoys her company, he still stands firmly on not dating.
He says, “I’m not really here for all you fantasies/Shocking me with all of the audacity, yeah (Shock)/Think you hold me down, oh, what a tragedy.”
Finally, “DABS, HANDSHAKES, & HUGS” and “WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE?” find NAMI basking in his success. In short, he puts egoistical rappers in their place.
One notable excerpt comes from “WHAT DO WE HAVE HERE.” He raps, “Funny how I never sleep, following all my dreams/Sun rose, wrote the song, made this beat/Most nights I sharpen the sword off the critiques/Makes me wonder how they find time to take a peak/Certain actions push me to really sit and reflect.”
Two years ago, Nami uprooted himself from Santiago, Cape Verde, to LA to pursue a career in music. At the age of 19, he has earned the title of the first Platinum producer out of Cape Verde. He has an expansive list of significant cuts under his belt, including Ariana Grande, RUSS, Bryson Tiller, YBN Cordae, Earthgang, Amine, and many more.
