Arkansas’s Nate AKA Nasty is another artist on the long list of talented TikTok creators being overlooked. TikTok continues to be the platform for emerging artists to grow a fan base. Nate AKA Nasty’s Emo rap, chillwave, melodrama-esque music is vulnerable. The music is an expression of healing, each project revealing bits of Nate AKA Nasty’s journey.

The song “Ruby Rose'' exemplifies Nate AKA Nasty’s vulnerability within his music. Nate AKA Nasty is dealing with heartbreak. He approaches the topic of cycling failed romantic relationships throughout the song. His melodic chorus over the upbeat instrumental embodies him reflecting on heartache while remaining optimistic in finding love.

“Societal Trip” is another song by Nate AKA Nasty, guaranteed to pull on the heart chords. Nasty raps, “You don’t know what I [have] been through, I ain’t really been through a lot. Just a poor kid [who] had some starving days.” The song reveals Nate AKA Nasty’s character and hunger to be heard. He is determined to overcome his shortcomings, whether it’s lacking support for his craft or handling woes. 

His latest song “Abuse My Heart” reinforces Nate AKA Nasty’s current aesthetic. A hopeless romantic in the midst of a spiral, seeking meaning and prosperity from hardships. The flow of Nate AKA Nasty is complimented with the sharp wordplay of LitFrank who further articulates the dichotomy between self-care and self-love. 

It is only a matter of time until Nate AKA Nasty’s music reaches a larger audience. Nate AKA Nasty’s TikTok showed his capability to be charismatic and creative despite facing adversity.