Rico Nasty's latest album, 'LETHAL', represents a significant evolution in her music, moving away from past personas and embracing raw, unfiltered emotions. Released through the pop-punk label Fueled by Ramen, the album features live instrumentation and even a death metal track, showcasing a daring mix of genres. Despite these fresh elements, the album suffers from a disjointed feel due to its eclectic influences, revealing a struggle between her various artistic identities. Overall, 'LETHAL' captures a pivotal moment in Rico's career as she navigates her growth and authenticity.
This is the premise of LETHAL, the most wrathful and freewheeling Rico Nasty album to date. Released via pop-punk label Fueled by Ramen, the record attempts to ditch old constraints.
Rico darted between punk rock and regional rap influences to create a glammed-up character, but nearly a decade later none of those identities fit anymore.
As much as LETHAL seeks to do away with costume-play, the scattered cross-genre patchwork effectively makes competing caricatures of its influences—not melding rock with rap but slipping in and out.
Somewhere in these 15 songs is the most hell-raising, heavyweight Rico Nasty album in years, yet it also feels disjointed due to its diverse influences.
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