I Know Nigo

Pusha T Stacks His Bricks High With Nigo In Their Sinister Video For ‘Hear Me Clearly’

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Pusha T’s been having a great 2022 year so far. He kicked it off by releasing “Diet Coke,” his first official single since the summer of 2019. The track was co-produced by Kanye West and 88 Keys and it also arrived with a black and white video that featured Pusha and Kanye dancing together. The song was the presumed lead single from his upcoming fourth solo album It’s Not Dry Yet, but before giving us more music from that project, Pusha teamed up with DJ and fashion designer Nigo for their song “Hear Me Clearly,” which they just released a music video for.

The new visual for “Hear Me Clearly” is led by Pusha and it kicks off with him walking onto what seems like a normal construction site. Soon, we see that the site is actually a drug operation center and it’s one that Pusha seems to be in charge of. For the remainder of the video, Pusha stacks his collections of drugs high while enjoying his time with friends and a cast of women.

“Hear Me Clearly” was one of four singles that was released prior to the arrival of Nigo’s sophomore album I Know Nigo! The project dropped with 11 songs and features from Tyler The Creator, ASAP Rocky, Gunna, Pharrell, Lil Uzi Vert, Kid Cudi, and more.

You can watch the video for “Hear Me Clearly” above.

I Know NIGO! is out now via Republic Records. You can stream it here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Nigo And Lil Uzi Vert Go Chain Shopping In Their Boastful ‘Heavy’ Video

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Lil Uzi Vert and Nigo take an expensive shopping trip in the video for “Heavy,” from the BAPE designer’s new album, I Know Nigo. They’re joined by ASAP Rocky, who also appears on the album on the songs “Arya” and “Lost And Found Freestyle,” and accompanies them into Jacob & Co. after joining Uzi for some dismissive trash talk outside the store. “Y’all just started getting fly,” Uzi sneers. “Y’all n****s just started coming outside, too,” Rocky confirms. The rest of the video is a blur of bling, with Rocky and Uzi stunting aside a stoic, masked Nigo.

I Know Nigo, which dropped on Friday, March 25, is the DJ’s first solo album since 2005’s Nigo Presents: Return Of The Ape Sounds. Co-executive produced by Nigo’s longtime friend Pharrell Williams (a Bathing Ape early adopter since the late ’90s), the album also features contributions from frequent collaborators Clipse, Gunna, ASAP Ferg, Kid Cudi, the late Pop Smoke, Tyler The Creator, and Nigo’s own hip-hop group, Teriyaki Boyz, who last released an album in 2009 with Serious Japanese.

Watch Nigo and Lil Uzi Vert’s “Heavy” video above.

I Know Nigo is out now on Republic Records. Get it here.

Lil Uzi Vert is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

For Nigo, Tyler The Creator Drops “Come On, Let’s Go” With Pharrell

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In support of Fashion Icon and recording artist Nigo‘s first release in two decades, Tyler the Creator and Pharrell Williams drop the official visual for their collaboration with the Bape creator from the upcoming album, titled “Come On, Let’s Go.”

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Directed by Tyler Okonma, Pharrell himself produces the new song. Tyler shared the new visual on Thursday morning (March 24) with his 9 million followers on Twitter with the YouTube link. In the visual, Tyler and Pharrell show off their unique designer drips while arguing with a love interest on the phone about going for a tricked-out Ferrari.

“Come On, Let’s Go” is the trendsetting duo’s seventh collaboration, including past hits “Keep Da O’s,” “Are We Still Friends,” and the recent “Juggernaut.” For Nigo, the new single follows a trail of new hit collaborations from Pusha T, A$AP Rocky, and Kid Cudi. And with the all-star features, Nigo’s debut album will see the return of his former rap group, The Teriyaki Boyz.

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Outside the upcoming album, Tyler is steamrolling on his Call Me If You Get Lost tour. At the same time, Pharrell just finished executive production on the forthcoming Pusha T album, It’s Almost Dry, which drops April 8 via G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam. Nigo’s debut, I Know Nigo, drops this Friday via Republic Records, includes features by A$AP Ferg, Gunna, Lil Uzi Vert, the late-Pop Smoke, and many more.

Listen to I Know Nigo here.

Take a look at “Come On, Let’s Go” below.

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Nigo Makes Room For ASAP Rocky And Tyler The Creator To Flex On The Boastful ‘Lost And Found Freestyle’

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For the bulk of 2022, DJ and fashion designer Nigo has promoted his sophomore album I Know Nigo! It’s Nigo’s first album in over twenty years, but despite the absence, he’s recruited some of today’s biggest names to help him put it together. I Know Nigo! was led by four singles: “Ayra” with ASAP Rocky, “Want It Bad” with Kid Cudi, “Hear Me Clearly” with Pusha T, and “Heavy” with Lil Uzi Vert. Now that the album is here, listeners can enjoy seven additional songs other recognizable names in the industry.

One of those is “Lost And Found Freestyle 2019” with ASAP Rocky and Tyler The Creator. The track is an extremely boastful effort as Rocky and Tyler use two different beats to boast about the way with women, cars, jewelry, fashion, and much more. In addition to “Lost And Found Freestyle 2019” being Rocky’s second appearance on the album, it also makes for Tyler’s second guest verse on I Know Nigo! as he also appears on “Come On, Let’s Go” which he released a self-directed video for.

Elsewhere on I Know Nigo!, listeners will catch appearances from Gunna, Pharrell, Clipse, Teriyaki Boyz, ASAP Ferg, and Pop Smoke.

You can listen to “Lost And Found 2019 Freestyle” in the video above.

I Know Nigo! is out now via Republic Records. You can stream it here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Tyler The Creator Loses His Patience In The Self-Directed ‘Come On, Let’s Go’ Video

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Don’t make Tyler The Creator wait for you because he’s both punctual and impatient — two things that don’t go together well when he shows up and you’re still getting ready. That’s the premise of his new song and video, “Come On, Let’s Go,” from Japanese DJ and fashion designer Nigo’s upcoming album, I Know Nigo.

The self-directed video literalizes the concept, depicting a fresh-to-death Tyler parked outside his date’s house rapping into his phone before he completely loses patience and goes to break in via a conveniently-placed ladder to the roof. Tyler’s longtime hero (and frequent Nigo collaborator) Pharrell pops up for a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo, as well.

Nigo’s album, which is slated for release tomorrow, features guest appearances from many of the designer’s favorite rappers, all of whom also share a love for fashion and dressing up. So far, he’s previously released tracks from ASAP Rocky (“Arya“), Kid Cudi (“Want It Bad“), Pusha T (“Hear Me Clearly“), and Lil Uzi Vert (“Heavy“), all well-known fashionistas in their own rights. Of course, the album also features multiple appearances from Pharrell, as well as Nigo’s own musical group Teriyaki Boyz, who are still best-known for their Fast & Furious franchise soundtrack contribution, “Tokyo Drift.”

Watch Tyler The Creator’s “Come On, Let’s Go” video above.

I Know Nigo is out on 3/25 via Republic.

Nigo Recruits Tyler The Creator, Pop Smoke, Clipse, ASAP Rocky, And More For ‘I Know Nigo’

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For much of 2022, DJ and fashion designer Nigo has been gearing up to release I Know Nigo, his first album in more than 20 years. Nigo is best known as the founder of the clothing line A Bathing Ape, more commonly referred to as BAPE. He’s also a member of the Japanese hip hop group Teriyaki Boyz where he served as their in-house DJ since their 2005 debut. Nigo’s last solo album arrived in 1999 with Ape Sounds, and now, almost 23 years later, he’s just a few days away from dropping his second album.

I Know Nigo has been promoted with four strong singles from some of the industry’s biggest names. They include “Ayra” with ASAP Rocky, “Want It Bad” with Kid Cudi, “Hear Me Clearly” with Pusha T, and “Heavy” with Lil Uzi Vert. Now, just a few days until the March 25 release date for I Know Nigo, Nigo arrives with the project’s official tracklist. Through its 11 tracks, Nigo recruits Tyler The Creator, Pop Smoke, Clipse, Pharrell, Gunna, Teriyaki Boyz, ASAP Ferg, ASAP Rocky, Pusha T, Lil Uzi Vert, and Kid Cudi for I Know Nigo.

You can view the tracklist for I Know Nigo below.

1. “Lost And Found Freestyle 2019” w/ ASAP Rocky & Tyler The Creator
2. “Arya” w/ ASAP Rocky
3. “Punch Bowl” w/ Clipse
4. “Functional Addict” w/ Pharrell & Gunna
5. “Want It Bad” w/ Kid Cudi
6. “More Tonight” w/ Teriyaki Boyz
7. “Paper Plates” w/ Pharrell & ASAP Ferg
8. “Hear Me Clearly” w/ Pusha T
9. “Remember” w/ Pop Smoke
10. “Heavy” w/ Lil Uzi Vert
11. “Come On, Let’s Go” w/ Tyler The Creator

I Know Nigo is out 3/25 via Republic.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Lil Uzi Vert And Nigo Flex Their Collection Of Luxury Items On ‘Heavy’

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Next week, DJ and fashion designer Nigo will release his first album in nearly two decades with I Know Nigo. The album is one that’s a bit of an anticipated effort thanks to its list of guest features, many of which have been revealed through the project’s singles. So far, we’ve received three records from the album: “Ayra” with ASAP Rocky, “Want It Bad” with Kid Cudi, and “Hear Me Clearly” with Pusha T. With just a week left until I Know Nigo arrives, Nigo delivers one last single for fans to enjoy.

For his latest release, Nigo calls on Lil Uzi Vert for their new single, “Heavy.” The track is an ode to the luxury bulky items that they own, whether it be cars, jewelry, or bag. Lil Uzi Vert glides with ease over the song’s drill production. In addition to the features from Rocky, Cudi, Pusha T, and Uzi, I Know Nigo is also set to carry additional appearances from Tyler The Creator, the Teriyaki Boyz, and more. The project will also be handled by Steven Victor who is Pusha T and the late Pop Smoke’s manager.

You can listen to “Heavy” in the video above.

I Know Nigo is out 3/25 via Republic.

Lil Uzi Vert is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Pusha T Teams Up With Nigo To Deliver A Scathing Lyrical Attack On ‘Hear Me Cleary’

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We’re just a few weeks removed from DJ and fashion designer Nigo’s upcoming album I Know Nigo. The project has promised features from Tyler The Creator, Lil Uzi Vert, the Teriyaki Boyz, and more. He’s built up anticipation for the project with “Ayra” and “Want It Bad” which feature ASAP Rocky and Kid Cudi respectively. To keep the momentum alive, Nigo returns with “Hear Me Clearly,” his third single from the project. This time, the track is led by vocals from Pusha T.

The track is driven by cut-throat raps from Pusha T who uses the song’s haunting production to deliver scathing lyrical attack for listeners. Along with “Ayra” and “Want It Bad,” “Hear Me Crazy” grants enough excitement to fans for what’s to come on I Know Nigo. Additionally, it boosts the anticipation behind Pusha’s fourth solo album, which is reportedly titled It’s Not Dry Yet. So far, Pusha has released one song from the project, “Diet Coke,” which is produced by Kanye West and 88 Key. A music video featuring Kanye was also released for the track.

You scroll up to the video above to listen to “Hear Me Clearly.”

Lil Uzi Vert is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Kid Cudi And Nigo ‘Want It Bad’ On Their Hazy And Upbeat Collaboration

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Next month, designer and producer Nigo will release his first album in nearly two decades with I Know Nigo. The project was announced at the end of last year and it is being handled by Steven Victor, who manages Pusha T and Pop Smoke. So far, fans have heard one single from I Know Nigo, “Ayra” with ASAP Rocky. Now, they can enjoy a second release as Nigo teams up with Kid Cudi for “Want It Bad.” The track is a hazy release that seems Cudi glide on production that becomes more and more energetic and chaotic as he progresses through the song.

The new song concludes quite the up-and-down week for Kid Cudi. It began when Kanye West declared that Cudi would not appear on Donda 2 because of Cudi’s friendship with Pete Davidson, who is currently dating West’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian. Afterward, Cudi launched his new live music app Encore after securing $9 million in funding. “My number one priority has always been inspiring others and providing them the space to tell their own stories in an authentic and meaningful way,” Cudi said about the move in a statement.

Afterward, Cudi shared a concerning message on Instagram, which sought support from his fans from all over. “God… please watch over me and keep my mind sane,” he wrote. “I could use it right now. To anyone who feels alone, I’m with you and I love you.” Many of his supporters sent him love, including Kanye, who reshared his message on Instagram and wrote, “Love you family.”

You can listen to “Want It Bad” in the video above.