Rico Nasty unleashes New Single “PEPPER,” signals Imminent ‘LETHAL‘ Deluxe Edition
Rico Nasty has returned with “PEPPER,” a high-energy single produced by Kenneth Blume (formerly Kenny Beats) that marks a return to the artist’s signature blend of rap and rock. The track dropped Friday,November 21,and serves as the first preview of an upcoming deluxe edition of her May album,LETHAL.
The release arrives as a resurgence of rap-rock continues to gain momentum in the music landscape, with Nasty positioned as a leading figure in the crossover. ”PEPPER” - named after both the Porsche Cayenne and the spice - showcases Nasty’s assertive lyricism, opening with lines like, “Cop me a Porschianna, hop out like a hoochie mama.” the single follows a recently completed North American tour in support of LETHAL, which concluded November 4 at The fonda Theater in Los Angeles.
Nasty announced the deluxe edition via Instagram on November 5, prompting fans to respond with pepper emojis if they were “ready for some new s**t.” LETHAL was her first full-length release under Fueled By Ramen, the label also home to Fall Out Boy and Twenty One Pilots. In a Rolling Stone interview, Nasty described the 15-track album as her most “liberating” work to date, explaining that a more focused, song-by-song approach allowed her to maintain a better balance between creative work and personal life.
A music video accompanying “PEPPER” features footage from Nasty’s recent tour. The deluxe edition of LETHAL is expected to arrive soon.
