Uk-rapper Nemzzz releases his highly anticipated new mixtape LOCKED IN, marking a defining moment in the Manchester rapper’s unstoppable rise. The 17 track project arrives alongside the huge lead single “GASS” featuring Travis Scott, with the official video.
A major transatlantic collaboration, “GASS” brings together two artists with instantly recognizable identities. Placing Nemzzz alongside one of the biggest names in global rap while retaining the understated confidence and distinctive delivery that have driven his ascent. The collaboration arrives as a centrepiece of Locked In, capturing the scale of Nemzzz’s ambitions and the increasingly international world surrounding his music.
Across 17 tracks, LOCKED IN brings together the different sides of Nemzzz’s sound while underlining the increasingly global scale of his world. Alongside Travis Scott on “GASS”, the mixtape features collaborations with Lil Yachty, Cash Cobain, Latto and Tunde. The collection brings balances major international link ups with the distinctive Manchester identity that remains at the heart of Nemzzz’s music.
As its title suggests, LOCKED IN is rooted in a mindset. Focus, discipline, consistency and shutting out distractions have underpinned this entire chapter for Nemzzz, both personally and creatively. It is an idea that has resonated far beyond the project itself, particularly through “GEEKIN” featuring Lil Yachty, which continues to go viral. Its standout lyric, “I’ve been ghosting you cos I’m working,” has taken on a life of its own, perfectly encapsulating the mentality at the heart of the mixtape.
Now, with the full mixtape out in the world and “GASS” featuring Travis Scott leading its release, the complete picture comes into focus.
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