Nik Moody | ‘Either Way’, Long Island’s Finest
Long Island rap artist Nik Moody & his musical journey are truly a sight to see. Having been seen spitting ferocious bars on Shade 45’s famed freestyle platform, making appearances on Hot97, and solidifying his mark as a serious D2 baller with a 1,000 point scoring milestone under his belt- the lyricist seems to be able to achieve whatever he puts his mind to. In addition to his already impressive track record, his latest release “Either Way”, is sure to propel him into new territory. The high-powered 3-minute rap record is bound to spark your chakras and leave you feeling invigorated. There aren’t a lot of rap artists coming out of Long Island with this type of lyrical prowess, so we’re excited to see Nik Moody break the mold.
So I’m picking apart they fickle hearts. You think that life is all picket fences and dippin dots. I pick the lock because life is hard and the pictures cropped. – Nik Moody
Nik begins the record with a powerful & emphatic chorus to set the tone. It’s clear the artist is approaching the game with a chip on his shoulder, as he addresses in ‘Either Way’ that no matter what he accomplishes, people will hate him regardless. There’s no better mark of confidence than being able to own up to your flaws, and Nik Moody addresses them in a humbling way. “Okay, lemme rap like this, okay, but its so cliche”, he takes weaknesses that people challenge him on and uses it as fuel. He doesn’t care how haters view his style, and his infectious energy will ooze into the listener and restore lost confidence.
He’s got a load of punchlines on this record and it’s all high energy. “I’m all in like a poker game”, and “Lit, blaze when I pull like Dame” are a few of the intricate gems to be heard within the depths of this track. If you need to get in your bag, then this is absolutely the record to light that spark up. “Either Way” is that pre-game tunnel music, that me vs. the world energy- it’s hype, it’s sharp & it’s moody.
If you’ve been sleeping on Nik Moody for this long, “Either Way” is sure to shake you up. With a visual for his single on the way and a work ethic to match his explosive records, you’ll be sure to get accustomed with the Merrick artist very soon. Be sure to follow Nik Moody on Instagram to stay up to date with his latest drops.
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