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2KBaby, NLE Choppa, And Shordie Shordie React To Trick Daddy And Trina’s ‘Nann’ Video
‘They threw a party and shot a video.’ …
React Like You Know is back with another classic video for our panel of Gen Z rappers to enjoy. This week’s panel — consisting of 2KBaby, Babyxsosa, Black Fortune, Lil Keed, NLE Choppa, and Shordie Shordie, gets nostalgic with Trick Daddy and Trina’s 1998 hit “Nann N****.” The first single from Trick’s second album, http://www.thug.com, the track is widely considered Trina‘s mainstream breakout, introducing the world to her raunchy rap style and setting the foundation upon which many of today’s female rappers have built similar brands.
As usual, the younger rappers’ reactions may make viewers feel wistful for times past — or just old — as they comment on everything from the baggy clothes to Trina’s impact on modern-day rap. This episode’s MVP might just be 2KBaby who keeps it extra real when he’s asked about his affinity for Polo by Ralph Lauren, although NLE Choppa’s commentary and Babyxsosa’s uncontrollable dancing make for fun additions. Meanwhile, Black Fortune shuts down any suggestions that he spends money on his lady friends, while Shordie Shordie seems impressed by the video’s simple concept. “They threw a party and shot a video,” he says, awed.
Unfortunately, Trick Daddy himself has had a bumpy 2020. In January, he was arrested for DUI and possession of cocaine. Maybe he can reach out to Swizz Beats about getting on a Verzuz and bringing some spotlight back to his influential name. Trina, however, has already turned down a challenge from former rival Khia, although it’d be fun to get a glimpse of her during the rumored Foxy Brown/Lil Kim battle that is supposedly in the works.
Watch the latest episode of React Like You Know above.
Artist Spotlight
Alwyn Morrison explores betrayal, judgment, and survival on new EP “Trial”
Life isn’t always a straight line, and Alwyn Morrison explores that in “Trial,” a four-track EP that goes beyond the familiar territory of love and heartbreak. The project blends pop, rock, and singer-songwriter influences, exploring themes of betrayal, false accusations, emotional pain, self-defense, and survival. Each track is inspired by courtrooms and is a step in a personal journey of understanding, acceptance, and ultimately freedom.
The first track, “Puzzle Piece,” is Morrison’s raw, heavy alternative rock sound, fitting the weight of betrayal and false accusations. The song has a sense of tension, putting you in the shoes of someone trying to understand a difficult situation. Followed by “Everybody Bleeds,” which follows that emotional path, creating a song about confusion, openness, and the struggles we all face, and it’s an emotional listen, with hard truths and personal experiences laid bare.
The project’s focus track, “Monster,” goes into more personal territory. It explores what happens when we are judged or condemned for the choices we make, and it carries a message that goes far beyond Morrison’s own experience. The central theme will strike a chord with anyone who has felt misunderstood, unfairly labeled, or defined by others’ opinions.
The EP closes with “Fireflies,” a track that shifts the mood, contrasting childhood innocence and memories with the realities of adult life. The sequence moves the story toward resilience, survival, and earned acceptance. Alwyn Morrison spins a musical tale of hard life experiences put to the test. The courtroom concept gives the four songs real purpose to move on without letting past experience dictate the future.
Artist Spotlight
Fanny Alexandra explores emotional recovery and self-discovery on “Ceasefire”
Not every fight ends a relationship, and there could be long-term emotional damage, with questions about identity, attachment, and the difficult path to moving on. “Ceasefire” is a ghostly alternative rock ballad in which Fanny Alexandra navigates difficult terrain, exploring emotional dependency and the search for selfhood after a toxic relationship.
“Ceasefire” is full of sad melodies and hints of atmospheric rock, making it a dark, cinematic listen. The song’s alt-rock pivot provides an emotionally charged foundation, and it’s about the internal battle, especially when your identity has been so tied to another person.
Fanny Alexandra’s ethereal vocal approach suits the song, lending real emotional weight to the exploration of self-loss and internal tension. “Ceasefire” is a reflective track, with atmospheric instrumentation and deeply personal songwriting that capture feelings that can linger long after a tough chapter closes.
It’s about finding yourself again, and its emotional arc moves from openness and dependence to the hard-earned discovery that personal freedom is more than just walking away. Fanny Alexandra’s love for dark, emotional alternative music inspired “Ceasefire.” Her art is about intimate storytelling, cinematic atmosphere, and making music that explores the quieter struggles people tend to keep inside. In this record, she turns the fallout from a toxic relationship into a meditative reflection on the long road to selfhood.
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