Nappy Nina facts for kids
Nappy Nina is an American rapper and music producer. She grew up in Oakland, California. When she was a teenager, she performed slam poetry. 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 Music Beginnings
Nappy Nina was born in Oakland, California. She spent part of her childhood there. Later, she moved to Union City, California, which is nearby. Her father, Greg Bridges, is a well-known local journalist. He also hosts a jazz radio show.
Because of her father's job in music, Nappy Nina spent time with local musicians. These included Eesu Orundide and D'wayne Wiggins. She learned to play several instruments as she grew up. These instruments included the piano and the jazz clarinet.
As a teenager, she became involved in slam poetry. This was through a program called Youth Works. She would rap during her slam poetry performances. In 2012, Nappy Nina moved to Brooklyn. She had $500 to help her start her music career. She wanted to become one of the few famous rappers from Oakland.
Music Career Highlights
Nappy Nina released her first music collection, Naptime, in 2015. Her next collection, Extra Ordinary, came out in 2017. A reviewer from a magazine wrote that Extra Ordinary showed Nappy Nina was a "capable and worthy" artist. Another reviewer called it a project with "diverse sonic structure."
Nappy Nina's songs often talk about important topics. These include social issues and her experiences as a Black woman. Her singing style has been described as "smooth-sultry." Some people say it sounds almost like jazz music.
Her album The Tree Act was released in 2019. A music website called Okayplayer said it combined "righteous pen game with ace production." This means her lyrics were strong and the music was well-made.
In 2020, she released the album Dumb Doubt. A music publication called Bandcamp Daily said this album mixed "airy, breathable beats" with "soulful jazz." That same year, she was featured on a song. The song was called "Money Can't Buy" by Yaeji. Nappy Nina also produced a song called "Weight." She made this for a music series that helped Brooklyn artists. This series supported artists affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
On January 1, 2021, Nappy Nina released a song. It was called "Pandemy Stimmy" and featured Stas Thee Boss. She also released another song on March 5, 2021. This single was called "The Real Tea" and also featured Stas Thee Boss. A reviewer from Pitchfork said "The Real Tea" found "balance in contradiction." It aired complaints while looking to the future.
