Nadia Rose
Highly Flammable
Album · Hip-Hop/Rap · 2017
A single theme runs through Highly Flammable: “I am the lion in this jungle”, Nadia Rose declares on “Puddycat”. But slinky delivery coupled with ace comic timing keep her swagger interesting—Rose sensually ticks off her skills on “Poltergeist” and exudes satisfaction on the patois-dappled “2H2H”. She straddles worlds—UK garage, dancehall, carnival—while chopped strings lend Highly Flammable a regal vibe. At the top is “Skwod”, her indomitable girl gang anthem and crowning glory.