Nick Rose | ‘Nightmare’, Emotionally Charged Banger
Connecticut rap artist Nick Rose recently dropped a record that will transcend you to a different dimension as soon as the sound hits your AirPods. “Nightmare” is exactly the type of song you need to hear if you’re in a hard place or just want a smooth tune to vibe to while you’re in the car. The catchy hook by Nick Rose encompasses you and makes you feel like you are underwater with its melodic instrumentation and oceanic sounds. The falsetto in his voice combined with the subtle hinting at the pressures of society will tear at your heartstrings throughout the entire piece.
His powerful lyrics convey that he has not just stumbled upon songwriting, but he is nothing less than a seasoned creative. Nick has been in the game since the ripe age of 13 and all of those past sessions have paid dividends. While listening to the song, you can tell it comes from a personal place, and when we asked Nick what inspired the meaning behind “Nightmare” he was kind enough to fill us in and explain,
“[I was inspired by] lots of soul records- [and] fighting thru depression/relapses throughout last year, quarantine and all of the world’s chaos just got to me eventually. This was the song that helped me understand all of it for myself and move forward.” – Nick Rose
His cadence switches come across as extremely effortless, and the free-flowing aura goes hand in hand with some of his inspiration stemming from the Beegees, Marvin Gaye, and the Motown Era. The emotion packed into this song is practically bursting at the seams. Something that Rose excels at is keeping it interesting by transitioning to a slower tempo by the end of the track to keep you wanting more. “Nightmare” has the calmness of a SiR number while giving you those Bryson Tiller type of feels. Your ears will thank you when you take a listen to this hit. The production on this is vibrant and as soon as the hats come in you’re in for a world of wonder. Oh, and by the way- he produced this record too. Watch out folks, we have another strong vocalist & highly talented producer joining the scene. Hip-Hop is being done a favor with talents like Nick Rose glazing the surface.
This isn’t the last you’ll hear of Nick Rose, he’s planning a future album release and a potential music video. “Nightmare” is the first single off of his album ‘Dream Sequence’, and if this single is any indication of what his project will sound like- it will take the music world by storm. Be sure to follow Nick Rose on Instagram for more future hits & beautiful melodies.
Stream ‘Nightmare’ below:
If you liked this artist, follow our Under The Radar column to find more dope talent before your friends do.