Nitty Scott Explained

Nitty Scott
Birth Name:Nitzia Scott
Alias:Nitty Scott, MC
Birth Date:10 October 1990
Birth Place:Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Origin:Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Years Active:2004–present

Nitzia Scott (born October 10, 1990),[1] [2] known professionally as Nitty Scott (formerly known as Nitty Scott, MC), is an American rapper and spoken word poet. Raised in Orlando, Florida, she rose to prominence through her freestyle over Kanye West's single "Monster" (2010).[3] She has released three studio albums, which have received praise from music critics, and performed at the BET Hip Hop Awards and Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival.

Biography

Scott was born in Michigan and raised in Orlando, Florida. Her mother is Puerto Rican and her father is African American from New Orleans.[4] Scott started rapping at the age of 14, while she was attending art school with a major in creative writing. She found writing a form of personal expression and was creating poetry before transitioning to become a musician.[5] At the age of 17, she moved to Brooklyn, New York to pursue a career as a rapper. She graduated from the Secondary School for Journalism at John Jay High School in Park Slope, Brooklyn. While in New York, Scott created the Boombox Family hip-hop movement to "preserve and progress hip-hop culture". Due to internal changes, Nitty dissolved the Boombox Family label in 2014 and began other independent business ventures. In an interview with MSN she stated that if she hadn't pursued a career as a musician, she would have attended college to study Journalism and Broadcast Communications.[6]

In 2011, she performed at the BET Hip Hop Awards participating in one of several cyphers among DJ Premier, Estelle and Lecrae.[7] She was also part of the 2011 Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival lineup, headlined by Q-Tip.[8] In 2012, Scott performed at the Royal Arena Festival in Switzerland among Ice Cube and Mos Def.[9]

Scott released her first official EP The Boombox Diaries, Vol. 1 on August 28, 2012. The record features production from 6th Sense, AraabMuzik, Cassius Clay, DJ Tedsmooth, !llmind and J57, and has guest appearances by Kendrick Lamar, Action Bronson and The Kid Daytona, among others. It was supported by the lead single "Auntie Maria's Crib".[10] The EP received the Editor's Pick at DJ Booth. In a positive review, Nick De Molina of XXL gave it an XL rating, describing Nitty as a "conscious rapper" and praised the production as "strong and diverse".[11]

On June 16, 2013, Scott released her video for the song "Flower Child" featuring Kendrick Lamar on MTV Jams. The video shoot was completely funded through the support of fans and contributors to her Kickstarter campaign.[12] On May 23, 2014, Scott released her debut album The Art of Chill.

In 2017, Scott released her second full length album, Creature!

In 2021, Scott released her third album, Jiggy Mami.[13]

On September 18, 2021, Scott performed at Miami Beach Pride.[14] [15]

On September 25, 2021, Scott performed live in Cincinnati, Ohio for the second annual “In Her Voice” community music event hosted by Queens Village and Underworld Jazz Festival where she opened for Sa-Roc.[16]

Musical style and influences

Scott's rapping style has been compared to that of MC Lyte, Lauryn Hill, Ladybug Mecca, and Big Pun. She has stated that she is influenced by the Wu-Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest and Slum Village, among others. In Creature!, Scott explores her Afro-Boricua identity through sonic references to Afro-Caribbean musical cultures; tracks on the album include collaborations with Taíno artists, recordings of indigenous coquí frogs, and tumba drums, all meant to evoke a pre-colonial past.[17] [18] [19] [20]

Discography

Solo albums

TitleAlbum details
The Art of Chill
CREATURE!
  • Released: July 21, 2017
  • Genres: Hip-Hop/Rap
  • Length: 32:07
  • Labels: Indigenous Digital
Jiggy Mami
  • Released: 2021
  • Genres: Hip-Hop/Rap
  • Length: 31:50
  • Labels: Indigenous Digital

EPs

Mixtapes

Singles

Featured singles

Guest appearances

Videos

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sanchez. Tim. Brooklyn's Boisterous B-Girl: Nitty Scott, MC. November 7, 2011 . All Hip Hop. July 25, 2013.
  2. Web site: Fleischer. Adam. The Break Presents: Nitty Scott, MC. October 17, 2011 . XXL Magazine. July 25, 2013.
  3. Web site: Graham . Nadine . October 21, 2011 . DXnext: Nitty Scott . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121012173410/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/dxnext/id.219/title.dxnext-nitty-scott . October 12, 2012 . July 25, 2013 . HipHopDX.
  4. Web site: Thriller. Jack. Nitty Scott Talks About Female Hip-Hop, Her First Rap Name. ThisIs50.com. July 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20171014110011/http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/ti50-nitty-scott-talks-about-female-hip-hop-her-first-rap-name. October 14, 2017. dead.
  5. Web site: McGloster. Niki. Vixen Initiation: Nitty Scott MC Details Journey And Reflects Golden Era Of Hip-Hop. May 12, 2011 . Vibe magazine. July 25, 2013.
  6. Web site: Iandoli. Kathy. Get To Know: Nitty Scott, MC. MSN. July 25, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20111105031838/http://social.entertainment.msn.com/music/blogs/groove-blogpost.aspx?post=8f91b707-827f-49c9-8cd0-1813c6b848a6. November 5, 2011. dead.
  7. Web site: Mlynar. Phillip. Brooklyn's Nitty Scott MC Gets A 16-Bar Break On BET. The Village Voice. July 25, 2013.
  8. Web site: Homeboy Sandman, Eternia, Shad, Nitty Scott, MC & Kid Glyde Set To Perform At The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival '11. 2DopeBoyz. July 26, 2013.
  9. Web site: Diep. Eric. Nitty Scott, MC Breaks Down Her EP "The Boombox Diaries Vol.1". Complex Music. July 25, 2013.
  10. Web site: Nitty Scott, MC - The BoomBox Diaries Vol 1. EP. DJ Booth. July 25, 2013.
  11. Web site: De Molina. Nick. Nitty Scott, The Boombox Diaries Vol. 1 EP. November 2, 2012 . XXL Magazine. July 25, 2013.
  12. Web site: Jones. Danitha. Nitty Scott, MC's New Video, "Flower Child" feat. Kendrick Lamar. June 17, 2013 . The Source. July 25, 2013.
  13. Web site: Grant. Shawn. 2021-08-27. Nitty Scott Returns with Her New Album 'Jiggy Mami'. 2021-09-29. The Source. en-US.
  14. Web site: Miami Beach Pride Returns. 2021-09-29. www.remiamibeach.com. en.
  15. Web site: 2021-06-01. Pride 2021: Your guide to in-person and virtual events Skyscanner UK. 2021-09-29. Skyscanner's Travel Blog. en-GB.
  16. Web site: Fallen. Mildred. 2021-09-23. "In Her Voice" Celebrates the Collective Impact of Black Women. 2021-09-29. Cincinnati Magazine. en-US.
  17. Web site: Nitty Scott's New Album 'Creature!' Is a Rich Proclamation of Afro-Latina Womanhood. 2017-07-24. Remezcla. en-US. 2019-03-12.
  18. Web site: Nitty Scott's New Album 'Creature' Is a Rebirth, Revolution and Must-Listen - XXL. Orcutt. K. C.. XXL Mag. August 11, 2017 . en. 2019-03-12.
  19. Web site: Nitty Scott On What Independence Means To Her. 2017-07-04. Okayplayer. en-US. 2019-03-12.
  20. Web site: Why Queer Buddhist Rapper Nitty Scott Is Catching Everyone's Attention, Including Cardi B's. Morgan. Glennisha. Bustle. October 19, 2017 . en. 2019-03-12.
  21. Web site: The Boombox Diaries, Vol. 1 - EP. iTunes. July 25, 2013.
  22. Web site: The Cassette Chronicles. iTunes. July 25, 2013.
  23. Web site: Doobies x Popsicle Sticks. iTunes. July 25, 2013.
  24. Web site: Truth. iTunes. July 25, 2013.
  25. News: Nitty Scott Warns Detractors On "BUDDHAVELI (NahImaStay)". February 24, 2017. Vibe. February 24, 2017.
  26. Web site: Dusk Till Dawn. May 14, 2013 . iTunes. July 25, 2013.
  27. News: Alexandra Stan Features on RDGLDGRN's Single "Danger" alongside Nitty Scott. CelebMix. 15 March 2020. 19 March 2020. Currinn, Jonathan.
  28. Web site: Paris Jones – Pop A Bottle (rmx) f. Young Rell, Nitty Scott, MC, Nike Nando, Thr33zy McFly, Qwality, Like (of Pac Div) & Uness. 2DopeBoyz. July 26, 2013.
  29. Web site: Rocky Rivera – Daydream f. Nitty Scott, MC. 2DopeBoyz. July 26, 2013.
  30. Web site: Population Control (Bonus Track Version). October 24, 2011 . iTunes. July 26, 2013.
  31. Web site: Styles P – How I Fly (rmx) f. Avery Storm, Curren$y & Nitty Scott, MC. 2DopeBoyz. July 26, 2013.
  32. Web site: Esohel – "Paid Dues" Feat. Nitty Scott. The Hip Hop Chronicle UK. July 26, 2013.
  33. Web site: Jared Evan – Fatal Attraction f. Nitty Scott, MC (prod. !llmind). 2DopeBoyz. July 26, 2013.
  34. Web site: Rah Digga – Never Back Down f. Nitty Scott, MC (prod. M-Phazes). 2DopeBoyz. July 26, 2013.
  35. Web site: Gangstagrass Music.
  36. Web site: Megadon f. Mr. Cheeks & Nitty Scott MC "World Premiere". HipHopDX. July 26, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130106072045/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.12293/title.megadon-f-mr-cheeks-nitty-scott-mc-world-premiere. January 6, 2013. dead.
  37. Web site: J57 – Like A Prayer f. Nitty Scott, MC. 2DopeBoyz. July 26, 2013.
  38. Web site: Troy Ave – We Aint You (feat. Nitty Scott MC & CJ Fly). OnSmash. July 26, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130409205342/http://www.freeonsmash.com/news/2013/04/04/troy-ave-we-aint-you-feat-nitty-scott-mc-cj-fly/. April 9, 2013. dead.
  39. Web site: Termanology – Bars For Days f. Nitty Scott, MC & Ea$y Money. 2DopeBoyz. July 26, 2013.
  40. Web site: Premiere: Blu & Nottz f/ Nitty Scott, MC "Boyz II Men". Complex. October 2, 2013.
  41. Web site: "Not Impressed" ft. Nitty Scott MC (Video). RealityIsReal. September 11, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160702055632/http://realityisreal.com/julie-anne-san-jose-not-impressed-ft-nitty-scott-mc-video/. July 2, 2016. dead.

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