Saweetie
Saweetie has remained a constant presence in the hip-hop world since her 2017 breakout “Icy Girl.” This year alone, the “My Type” rapper has collaborated with fellow Bay Area native P-Lo on “Do It for the Bay” and even taken her voice overseas with “Khutti,” a joint effort with Punjabi artist Diljit Dosanjh. Earlier this month, she released the compilation EP Pretty Hu$tler Mix complete with recent solo single “Richtivities.”
Just a few weeks after dropping Pretty Hu$tler Mix, Saweetie is continuing her release streak with her new single “Nani.” The pop-tinged track arrives just as people get ready to hit the beach this summer, making it a natural fit for sunny day playlists. “‘Nani’ isn’t just a track; it’s the soundtrack to a good time,” she said in a press release for the song. “This track [definitely] gives main character energy! This single has been a labor of love, and it’s just the beginning. I’ve been working on this new music for a while, and I’m excited to share more of this journey with you.”
Since 2021, Saweetie has repeatedly announced—and subsequently postponed—the release of her debut studio album Pretty B***h Music. When speaking about the long-awaited LP in an interview with Allure earlier this year, she confessed that she didn’t think the people around her were interested in her work as an artist.
“I just feel like nobody was caring about my music,” the Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree said. “To me, music is sacred. It’s coming from your spirit. You can’t just go finish an album in a week. That’s why it’s taking me so long. That’s why I haven’t dropped an album yet.”
Still, she isn’t letting naysayers get her down or stop her from achieving her goals. “There's been a lot of times these past couple of years where I've given up on myself,” she admitted. “Whether people knew about that or not, I just felt myself giving up, and I don't want to do that anymore.”
