Nakiyyah | ‘Message To My Kings’, Uplifting & Needed
Rapper and powerhouse Nakiyyah is on the scene with a heartfelt track with an extremely powerful message. Laid over a J.Cole type beat by producer Yondo, Nakiyyah empowers black men near and far to keep hustling despite the challenges they face on the daily. She reminds them to embrace their beautiful identities and “take control of [their] life” when faced with oppression. 2020 has been the hear from hell for many of us, but also the year where long overdue tough conversations are finally being had. At a time like this, it is more important than ever for artists to share these meaningful messages educating listeners on the realities the black community faces on a daily basis.
The Queen herself starts out the song strongly rapping “I got a message for my kings” and brings back that sincere sentiment by singing it beautifully on the outro. She showcases her multitude of talents by switching between rapping and singing, but her pen game on this track is what really makes this record so special and sincere.
The music video paints an illustrious picture of Nakiyyah walking around her neighborhood with her four-year-old son, crowning each Black man that she comes across to remind them of their strength and worth at a time when the world will try to tell them the color of their skin makes them less worthy.
We need more artists like Nakiyyah who aren’t afraid to put out music that sends a powerful message. Communicated in a compelling and moving way, her message is loud and clear as she amplifies her fellow black brothers and sheds light on the Black plight.
While this may or may not be your first time hearing of the Illinois native, she has actually been making music since before she was even a teenager. We got some insight from the rising star when we asked her about her next moves: “Right now I’m just working to get my name out there. I will consistently release new content, freestyles, singles, videos, etc. I’ll be showing up at more artist events. I also plan on releasing my second mixtape sometime this year.”
There are not enough rappers out who are simultaneously educating, empowering, and spreading love through the power of music, and Nakiyyah is certainly setting the bar high for anyone else who wants to enter this lane. This song and its sentiment will surely establish her as an artist to watch as she grows and continues spreading love.
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