Multi-faceted queen of drill Ivorian Doll shares the hard-hitting new single “Messy”. The trackarrives with a high-energy montage video directed by Bas Haselager and premiered on GRM Daily, packed with behind-the-scenes footage and on-stage performance reels of Ivorian Doll supplying her first-class stage presence to packed out clubs and festival crowds across Europe this summer.
Ivorian Doll’s trademark quickfire verses rain down upon skittering trap beats, landing like punches atop the 808 subs. The minimalist nature of the “Messy” instrumental allows Ivorian Doll’s lyricism to take centre stage, once again asserting her dominance as a rap luminary and commanding respect as a trailblazer. Her delivery is potent and direct, the latest single is a fiery reminder of this compelling artist’s ability to turn heads, and a further precursor to her skyward trajectory.
Originally inspired by the likes of Nicki Minaj, Ivorian Doll honed a sharp signature sound rooted in raw rapping. She gained critical acclaim off the back of 2018’s “The Situation”, swiftly followed by a flurry of bangers including “Spare Me” and “Body Bag”, racking up millions of plays. Her impact within the scene has not gone unnoticed, garnering attention from the likes of GRM Daily, bagging her an impressive ‘Daily Duppy’ slot which served to further solidify her position as one of UK rap’s most exciting artists.
