If you’ve ever fallen fast and felt everything all at once, BIZZY’s written your soundtrack. With her signature blend of diary-entry honesty and cinematic alt-pop production, the Maryland-born, Nashville-based artist has just released her newest single, “I Really Like This Part”—a shimmering, slow-build anthem that captures the intoxicating rush of new love.

Ms. Lauryn Hill has educated me for almost three decades. I am sure she’ll do so for a lifetime. Her music was played on the radio during the car ride to school, in school, at home, and through speakers in my neighborhood. It was music that was always present, always relevant, and would stay that way for years to come. 

Being from Maryland, the DMV music scene had played a vital role in shaping my taste in music. However, little did I know then how much of an impact Rico Nasty would have on my formative years and now my adult life.