The sober reality of the streets and the headiness of sizzling days in the sun make their way into Nickzzy’s seductive rap hooks. After cutting his teeth in the flourishing scene of his adopted city of Bilbao, Nickzzy rapped like a pro in Spanish drill smash “No toy en Gente”—while still a teen. On his 2023 album Ahora No Lloro, he speaks eloquently of fulfilling his dreams and valuing family, as hints of his Caribbean past shine through. In a series of follow-up tracks, he succumbs to the pull of reggaetón, dabbles with summery electro and gets romantic in a duet with alt-pop star Natalia Lacunza.