Like a patchwork quilt stitched together with imperfectness, Nazzy the Mic’s “BTTR” is imperfectly perfect; the rawness sewn in with deliberate stitching emits undeniable warmth. This 19-year-old Philly artist weaves an intricate, deeply personal, and universally relatable narrative, reminiscent of a whispered secret among old friends.
This production by LVYN GTS is subtle and poetic, like a gentle breeze in July at noon, while Nazzy holds court with her intoxicating vocals. Her voice is smooth as honey, tangy as vinegar, and well-tempered as the right formula. And when she raps about love and devotion, it is as if she is talking to the soul with no other mechanisms present.
You might flick it off as “just another love rap song,” but “BTTR” is different. This is choose-your-own-adventure in action, as Nazzy navigates the labyrinth of love with refreshing vulnerability. Unafraid of the messiness, she tends to the intimacies of devotion head-on. It’s almost as if she’s channelling the spirit of Frida Kahlo, minus the physical pain.
When Nazzy’s lyrics meld with the production, though, that’s when things become real magic. It’s a perfectly placed key change, an intuitive next step that launches the full experience, and you’re just floating on a cloud. “BTTR” reminds you that love is at its best teeming with contradictions and paradoxes. It’s one of those timely and timeless messages, you know, like a vintage postcard from the future.
So what’s the bottom line? “BTTR” serves as a further testament to Nazzy’s craft and openness. One could draw from this song the feeling of being seen, being heard, and even unsettled arguably, in the healthiest sense of that word. As Dolly Parton once said, “If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” With that analogy, “BTTR” is the rainbow, and Nazzy’s the tumultuous weather that makes it all worth it.
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