West London-based Drill Godfather NitoNB recently shocks fans by revealing his identity for the first time in the visual for his track LEAN WID IT, via GRM Daily

A cultural moment for Drill music, following the release of ‘Took My Time’, the first single to mark the drill godfather’s long-awaited return, West London raised drill pioneer NitoNB surprises fans by de-masking for the first time rinse his rise in 2017. NitoNB’s 2nd release taken off his upcoming project ‘Lean Wid It’, proves not only that his hiatus from the Rap game did little to stunt his musical prowess, but that he’s here to be seen, and he’s here to stay.

Beyond the massive cultural moment, this new video provides, ‘Lean Wid It’ once again showcases Nito’s impeccable flow, lyricism, and beat selection, with the video’s ballerinas providing a humorous juxtaposition whilst they dance elegantly to a hard-hitting drill track.

Truly one of the godfathers of UK Drill as we know it, NitoNB sets himself apart from other rappers of his era with his aggressive and hard-hitting delivery. Fiercely committed to honoring only authentic illustrations of the street life that birthed him, Nito is revered for his raw insights which he continuously dresses in ever-evolving editions of sonic grit and refreshing lyrical technicality.

The NB in his name is representative of Northolt, a town in West London with a reputation for poverty, crime, and violence. First coming on the scene in 2017 with ‘Drilling’ featuring MadMax, the breakout single quickly amassed millions of views and immediately made NitoNB a contender for one of the most exciting talents of the genre. Continuing his prodigious rise, Nito then went on to drop a slew of impressive singles and freestyles, with standouts including ‘Rise & Tan’ and now Tik-Tok famous ‘Lightwork Freestyle’ going on to receive a combined 25 million views between them.

Nito’s ability to consistently impress listeners through his creation of hood anthems and hard-hitting bangers has given him a cult fanbase, widely considering him one of the most talented and underrated pioneers of the UK Drill genre.

NitoNB’s life in the streets and dealings with the judiciary system caused lengthy disappearances, leading him to neglect an eagerly devoted fanbase. Nevertheless, he is now anticipated to release his debut project in 2022 which will more than explain his time away, as well as showcase his natural talent on the mic and impressive evolution as an
artist.

With NitoNB turning a page and gearing up for a slew of major releases in the lead-up to his latest full-length project entitled ‘Fashionably Late‘, Nito making is making it known that he’s back and he’s here to stay.

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