Nappy Nina facts for kids

Nappy Nina is a rapper and producer from the United States. She grew up in Oakland, where she performed slam poetry when she was a teenager. In 2012, she moved to Brooklyn, New York. She has released several albums, including Naptime, Extra Ordinary, The Tree Act, and Dumb Doubt.

Early Life and Beginnings

Nappy Nina's real name is Simone Bridges. She was born in Oakland, California. She later lived in Union City. Her father, Greg Bridges, is a journalist and jazz radio host. Because of his job, she met many musicians. She learned to play instruments like the piano and jazz clarinet.

As a teenager, she started doing slam poetry. She also rapped during her performances. In 2012, Nappy Nina moved to Brooklyn to follow her dream of making music. She wanted to become a well-known rapper from Oakland.

Music Career

Nappy Nina released her first music project, an EP called Naptime, in 2015. An EP is like a mini-album. Her next EP, Extra Ordinary, came out in 2017.

Nappy Nina often raps about important topics. These include social issues and her experiences as a Black woman. Her rapping style is smooth and calm, almost like jazz music.

Her album The Tree Act was released in 2019. Critics said it had strong lyrics and great music.

In 2020, she released the album Dumb Doubt. This album mixes light, airy beats with soulful jazz sounds. It also includes themes from Black history and culture. That same year, she was featured on the song "Money Can't Buy." This song was on Yaeji's first mixtape, What We Drew 우리가 그려왔던. She also produced a song called "Weight." This was part of a music series for artists in Brooklyn who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

On January 1, 2021, Nappy Nina released the song "Pandemy Stimmy" with Stas Thee Boss. She also plans to release an EP called Double Down in 2021. On March 5, 2021, she released the single "The Real Tea." This song also features Stas Thee Boss.