Rico Nasty Drops Debut Album "Nightmare Vacation" Ft. Gucci Mane, Don Toliver, Trippie Redd & More

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The rapper says this album helped shape her as a person.

Her viral hits have helped not only solidify Rico Nasty position in the music industry, but they've also expanded her fanbase. The 23-year-old has been storming the scene as she blends rap, rock, art, and fashion in unconventional dimensions, making her one of the most sought after women in the game. On Friday (December 4), Rico Nasty shared her debut studio album Nightmare Vacation, and she said it was a project that helped her develop as a person.

“I feel like I haven't gone through something like this since my son," she told Apple Music. "I feel like when you're working on music and makeup and merch and all these other different avenues, you get swamped; I think that's the reason why I chose to name it Nightmare Vacation, too." Rico added that she fell into the trap of having others dictate her life, schedule, goals, and the like, so it was time for her to take the reigns. She also shared that she didn't rush her creative process or ride some trend's wave, so she feels this is her authentic self.

“Being your own person can be scary sometimes because you don't know if people are going to love it or hate it, but I feel the way I dress prepared me for this as well. I don't care about the naysayers.” Nightmare Vacation features looks by Don Toliver, Gucci Mane, Animé, Trippie Redd, ppcocaine, Rubi Rose, and Sukihana. Stream the latest by Rico Nasty and let us know what you think.

Tracklist

1. Candy
2. Don't Like Me ft. Don Toliver & Gucci Mane
3. Check Me Out
4. IPHONE
5. STFU
6. Back & Forth ft. Anime
7. Girl Scouts
8. Let It Out
9. Losers ft. Trippie Redd
10. No Debate
11. Pussy Poppin
12. OHFR?
13. 10Fo
14. Own It
15. Smack a B*tch (remix) ft. ppcocaine, Rubi Rose, & Sukihana
16Smack a B*tch (Bonus)


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.