“I need your help
I cant validate self, looking some where else
for the love i never seen
in a place i shunt of been , always shitted* on my dream
We suppose to be a team, where ur the coach
So how you put me down the most?”
“Never Be (30),” the latest single from Hackney-based rapper Nicki Knightz finds them pontificating on life after turning 30. The track produced by a longtime collaborator Markmywords is ripe with emotion as the producer blends solemn piano keys with moody vocal hums and soft drum grooves with mellow basslines to create the right ambiance for Knightz’s rumination. The rapper goes beyond reminiscing and reflection as they unpack the effect of childhood trauma and the never-ending search for validation. Knightz confronts her demons while appreciating the joy of reaching a milestone age.
There is quite a lot to unpack on this track, but the highlight is how Knightz effortlessly tackles the delicate subject matter with a frank demeanour. No form of sugar coating or exaggerated tales, just facts and intimate details that gives audiences a well-rounded viewpoint.
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