Rico Nasty was our first and only choice when looking for an artist that embodied the word “bold.” Not only is she the perfect artist to set off our 12 Moods project, but every decision she makes — from her visual aesthetic, to her ear for beats, her lyrics which are often scathing anti-hater incantations, to her fashion choices — all seem to radiate boldness. She has a magnetism that screams “look at me” paired with a disposition that seems to say “but I don’t care what you see.”

Highlights

1:23: Rico’s Home talent shows

9:30: Moving schools and the balance of being academically and

socially driven to survive.

12:27: Myspace Scene Day.

13:38: Finding influences in Shrek.

17:40: Getting expelled from boarding school.

21:25: Talking about the difference of being sad and being depressed .

26:20: Making her first mix tape at 15.

37:10: Rico’s Personas.

39:00: Meeting Malik.

46:00: Releasing Hey Arnold.

48:40: Don’t slide under the radar.

50:20: Which School system is better? Private or Public?

53:15: Being on BET