RIZ lets it all out here.
Canadian rising star RIZ is back with his second single of 2025, “Nobody” — a dark, emotionally raw track that dives headfirst into the messiness of love, trust, and self-sabotage. Known for his genre-blending style that fuses R&B, hip-hop, and Afrobeats, RIZ continues to carve out his own lane with music that doesn’t shy away from vulnerability. “Nobody” is no exception — in fact, it might be his most emotionally intense release to date.
Built around moody, haunting production, the song draws listeners in with a ghostlike atmosphere layered over a bass-heavy knock that cuts through the haze. It’s the kind of beat that feels made for late-night drives and lonely reflections.
Vocally, RIZ goes all in. His high-pitched, dynamic performance shifts like a storm, gliding from soft falsetto pleas to full-throated emotional outbursts. There’s no coasting here; every note feels charged with conflict and confusion. That vocal unpredictability mirrors the song’s theme perfectly: the inner turbulence that comes from loving someone who brings both pleasure and pain.
There’s something deeply cinematic about this song, and fans of The Weeknd will feel right at home in its shadows. But while The Weeknd often keeps his pain at arm’s length, RIZ invites you to sit in it with him. The vulnerability is upfront. The wounds are still fresh.
Check out “Nobody” by RIZ below.
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
