NEMZZZ RELEASES HIS NEW MIXTAPE ‘LOCKED IN’
Nemzzz releases his highly anticipated new mixtape LOCKED IN, marking a defining moment in the Manchester rapper’s unstoppable rise. The 17 track project arrives alongside the huge lead single “GASS” featuring Travis Scott, with the official video set to premiere today at 1PM EST.
A major transatlantic collaboration, “GASS” brings together two artists with instantly recognisable identities, placing Nemzzz alongside one of the biggest names in global rap while retaining the understated confidence and distinctive delivery that have driven his ascent. The collaboration arrives as a centrepiece of Locked In, capturing the scale of Nemzzz’s ambitions and the increasingly international world surrounding his music.
Out now, LOCKED IN is Nemzzz’s most focused and cohesive body of work to date. Following Do Not Disturb and UK Top 10 mixtape RENT’S DUE, the project captures an artist entering a new stage of his career, sharpening the sound and mentality that have taken him from Gorton, South Manchester to a rapidly expanding global audience.
Across 17 tracks, LOCKED IN brings together the different sides of Nemzzz’s sound while underlining the increasingly global scale of his world. Alongside Travis Scott on “GASS”, the mixtape features collaborations with Lil Yachty, Cash Cobain, Latto and Tunde, balancing major international link ups with the distinctive Manchester identity that remains at the heart of Nemzzz’s music.
As its title suggests, LOCKED IN is rooted in a mindset. Focus, discipline, consistency and shutting out distractions have underpinned this entire chapter for Nemzzz, both personally and creatively. It is an idea that has resonated far beyond the project itself, particularly through “GEEKIN” featuring Lil Yachty, which continues to go viral. Its standout lyric, “I’ve been ghosting you cos I’m working,” has taken on a life of its own, perfectly encapsulating the mentality at the heart of the mixtape.
The road to LOCKED IN has seen Nemzzz steadily build out the world of the project through a run of releases including “GEEKIN” featuring Lil Yachty, “LOCKED IN FREESTYLE”, “KILLIN EM”, “PRINCE OF THE SCENE” and “4AM”. Each release has revealed a different dimension of Nemzzz’s sound, from the infectious energy of “KILLIN EM” to the late night introspection of “4AM”, which arrived alongside a cinematic black and white visual shot by long term collaborators Don Prod.
Now, with the full mixtape out in the world and “GASS” featuring Travis Scott leading its release, the complete picture comes into focus.
The arrival of LOCKED IN follows a period of enormous momentum for Nemzzz. Already one of the UK’s most streamed rappers, he has amassed billions of streams globally, with multiple tracks surpassing 100 million streams on Spotify. His collaborations have included Central Cee, AJ Tracey, Lil Yachty and Latto, while continued support from Drake and influential figures across music and culture has helped propel his profile far beyond the UK.
Despite that increasingly international reach, Manchester remains central to Nemzzz’s identity. Born and raised in Gorton, he has continued to base himself in the city as his career has expanded globally, bringing a distinctly Manchester perspective to a generation of British rap that has historically been dominated by London.
His growing influence has also extended into fashion and culture. Nemzzz has become an increasingly familiar presence at Paris Fashion Week, including appearances at Vetements, alongside previous collaborations with cult British streetwear brand Carsicko, features in Vogue and attendance at GQ’s Men of the Year Awards. His approach to fashion mirrors the music itself: instinctive, understated and built around forging an identity of his own.
The LOCKED IN chapter is also set to move from record to stage, with Nemzzz preparing for a forthcoming UK & EU tour. Tickets are on sale now here.
With LOCKED IN now out in full, the mixtape captures an artist whose ambitions have grown considerably without compromising the qualities that made him stand out in the first place. Quiet confidence, meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to the work remain at the centre of Nemzzz’s world.
From a teenager uploading tracks to SoundCloud in Manchester to collaborating with some of the biggest artists in global rap, Nemzzz’s trajectory has been defined by constant progression. Locked In captures exactly where he is now, while “GASS” featuring Travis Scott makes clear just how much bigger that world is becoming.
LOCKED IN TRACKLIST
- 4AM
- TODAY
- GEEKIN (FEAT. LIL YACHTY)
- PRINCE OF THE SCENE
- EXPANSION
- BRB
- TRICK (FEAT. CASH COBAIN)
- HATE ME LOVE ME
- OK (FEAT. LATTO)
- GET READY
- GASS (FEAT. TRAVIS SCOTT)
- KILLIN EM
- CLIENTELE (FEAT. TUNDE)
- CAPTAIN HOOK
- TOKYO DRIFT
- WHERE YA GOIN
- 101
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