Nick Fury - Not Your Average Day Job (Mixtape)

I don't usually handle the music submissions around here, but on a whim, I checked them out tonight, and I was in luck. I found myself hooked by Not Your Average Day Job, a new mixtape from Nick Fury, an artist I've never heard of. Admittedly, it's not the most search engine friendly name, but from his Reverb Page, I found out Nick is from Woodbridge, Virginia. He acquired the moniker when he was 14 years old, as a nickname from his godfather, and he describes his music as New Age. Which works quite well for me.

In an age of internet accessibility, where no matter what you sound like, someone somewhere will dig your shit, I think Nick has a great chance at success. Which isn't to say he isn't dope. I  think he is. I think he's very dope.

His flow seems clunky at first, but then you realize it's actually just different, and chill as fuck. His voice is dark and deep, and originates in his throat. Nick rumbles through songs quickly, bypassing hooks entirely on some occasions, his wordplay full of slick similes, everyday insights, vicious insults and swagged out boasts. It all happens over some pretty catchy soundscapes, with baselines that slap and wiggle along, accompanied by soaring horns. It's definitely music you can vibe out to, and fits in very well with today's lo-fi rap movement. Honestly, with a little more exposure, Nick is one of those rappers who could have a rabid cult following. Give him a listen below, and grab the tape if you're interested.

Download: Not Your Average Day Job (Mixtape)