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Critically acclaimed Atlanta rapper Nessly unleashes his new track “Popstar” [feat. AJ Tracey & blackbear] at all digital retailers today.

Over a woozy and trapped-out beat, Nessly trades bars with AJ Tracey and blackbear before confidently proclaiming, “I am the one I’m a popstar. I am the face of a popstar.” It’s the perfect union of Hip-Hop bravado, London grime mysticism, and alternative R&B drip. In addition, this kicks off a new era for Nessly, revealing that he just signed to Republic Records!

With a flow as wild as his dyed red braids, 22-year-old Nessly immediately draws attention to himself. Two 2016 projects—Still Finess in and Solo Boy Band—introduced the world to his singular style with The Fader asserting, “Nessly sets himself apart with his Solo Boy Band project.” Beyond acclaim from Complex, Pigeons and Planes, and Noisey, XXL would go so far as to claim that he takes “his sonics to an untouchable level that will challenge the industry.” Emerging from the fertile Soundcloud battleground, he’s already received support from Drake’s OVO Sound Radio and Pharrell’s Ohter tone in addition to collaborations with everyone from Lil Yachty, Playboi Carti, and A$AP Mob to a tour with Ugly God.

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