Nardo Wick shows growth in “Hold Off.”

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3. All My Friends

I was very impressed listening to this track.

Nardo Wick really comes with it in “All My Friends.” Backed by an eerie, hard-hitting beat that smacks just right, the Florida rapper dominates with his raspy, sore-throat-sounding voice and lyrics that solidify his connection to more ruthless individuals than DOGE. With a mindset set firmly on war, Wick’s energy (Or lack thereof) and delivery set the tone for the entire project.

2. I Don’t Fuck With This Beat (Ft. Kodak Black)

If you don’t like the beat, why the f**k would you rap over it?

OK, I hear what they are talking about: this beat is kind of trash. However, Nardo Wick and Kodak Black managed to make s**t work. Nardo flows smoothly over it, sticking to his usual theme of violent action, while Kodak brings his A-game with one of his best verses of the year (I loved his “sorry-ass beat” reference from his XXL Freshman freestyle). Despite its name and the beat’s flaws, this track surprisingly comes together and delivers.

1. I Wonder

When thugs start asking questions, I get nervous.

”I Wonder” is a love song (Yes, you read that right: It’s a love song). In it, Nardo Wick asks his girl a series of questions, including why she likes him so much, which is so elementary of him. He also touches on themes of protection and deep affection, showing a more vulnerable side of himself. But don’t get it twisted—the track still carries one of the hardest, most vintage Gucci Mane-style beats I’ve heard in a while. And while Nardo delivers his lines with a slightly softer tone, his delivery remains as cold as ever, like he’s picking off flower petals with the barrel of his gun. Awwwww.

SONG-BY-SONG RATING

1. All My Friends (4/5)

2. Move (3.5/5)

3. I Don’t Fuck With This Beat (Ft. Kodak Black) (4/5)

4. Bobbie Head (3.5/5)

5. Sorry For Dem (4/5)

6. I Wonder (4/5)

RGM RATING

(77%)

Nardo Wick is an acquired taste in the world of gangsta rap, but for those who appreciate gutter trap beats, whispered flows, and subtle-yet-menacing gun talk, his latest short EP is a must-listen.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.