Hailing from Tottenham, North London, Nippa has spent the past few years crafting one of the U.K.’s most exciting R&B catalogs, earning a MOBO Award nomination and a spot on Billboard’s R&B Artists to Watch along the way.
Now, he’s ready to fully step into a new chapter with his Warner Records debut EP, Homegrown, out today, Sep. 25.
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The nine-song project is a living mix of lovelorn R&B, dreamy dance, confident rap and raw soul sounds, with Nippa finding his place between his humble beginnings and his journey to becoming an international star.
“Homegrown is about me staying true to who I am and where I’m from, no matter where I end up,” Nippa shared, describing the core of the project.
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Standout single “Bittersweet,” produced by KAYTRANADA and Rance, beautifully captures that push and pull, pairing a dreamy hip-house rhythm with a candid internal monologue about ambition, drive and self-forgiveness.
Fans have already got a taste of the EP’s rich themes through two earlier singles. Last month’s “Kacey,” featuring Jordan Ward, argues that even a luxurious live traveling the world as an international superstar can’t compete with the crush back home that he’s still not over.
The story was further brought to life in a split-screen music video, shifting between London and Los Angeles.
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July’s title track, “Homegrown,” featuring South Central rapper Blxst, also bridges two cities and two cultures, rooted in a sense of community and perseverance.
The rest of the EP keeps the story flowing forward, from body-moving opener “Just Vibe” to the vulnerability of “I’m Scared To Be Left Alone,” with additional contributions from Pino Palladino, Lido, Don Mills, Camper and KzDidIt broadening the project’s cross-continental sound.
(Homegrown via Warner Records)
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Nippa’s roots are important to him, and his hometown ties are also evident across the project.
“Homegrown” now serves as the official soundtrack for Tottenham Hotspur F.C.’s 2026/27 kits, the Premier League club that represents his own North London neighborhood.
“This is a song for the community,” he said in a celebratory article for the club. “This feels like it was meant for Tottenham.”
With the Warner Records deal, his official Spurs anthem and the release of a new EP, Nippa’s rapid rise has only just begun.
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Listen to the full EP below:
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