FreestyleNaz isn’t just another name in the sea of emerging artists—she’s a presence, a voice that refuses to be ignored. There’s something undeniably magnetic about the way she approaches music. It’s raw, unfiltered, and deeply rooted in emotion. She doesn’t just create for the sake of making songs; she creates to make people feel something. And that’s what sets her apart.
Her sound is a blend of influences that shouldn’t logically fit together, yet they do. Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggaeton, Jazz, Pop, Afrobeats, and even 80s rock all shape her sonic identity. But what makes her music resonate isn’t just the genres she dips into—it’s how she commands them. Her delivery is effortless, her tone distinct, and her writing laced with an authenticity that feels increasingly rare in today’s industry.
One of the most striking things about FreestyleNaz is her ability to make a song feel completely organic. She doesn’t overthink her process—she freestyles, finds what clicks, and builds around that energy. There’s an unpredictability to her artistry, a willingness to let the music guide her rather than force something to fit. It’s evident in tracks like “Circles (Freestyle),” a song that plays like a stream of consciousness yet manages to hit in all the right places. It’s introspective, almost hypnotic, a reflection of an artist who creates from a place of truth rather than trend.
Beyond her music, there’s an undeniable grit to the way she navigates the industry. As an independent artist, she’s doing everything on her own—no major label backing, no industry machine pushing her forward. And yet, she’s managed to carve out a space for herself, hitting over 100K streams, releasing multiple music videos, and performing on stages that continue to grow in size. But for her, the real milestone isn’t in the numbers—it’s in the fact that she’s still here, still creating, still pushing forward despite the challenges.
The music industry is notoriously unforgiving, especially for women, and even more so for independent artists without major connections. FreestyleNaz is acutely aware of this, which is why she emphasizes the business side of music just as much as the creative. If there’s one piece of advice she’d give to up-and-coming artists, it’s this: get everything in writing. Too many artists fall into the trap of trusting the wrong people, signing the wrong deals, and ultimately losing control over their work. She’s determined not to be one of them.
Her inspirations read like a list of musical greats—Barry White, Amy Winehouse, Lauryn Hill, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Tupac. Artists who poured themselves into their craft, who made music that lived beyond its time. If given the chance, she’d collaborate with Tupac, Chris Brown, and Barry White in a heartbeat, drawn to their passion and artistic intensity. But beyond dream collabs, she has one goal that sits at the top of her list—to represent Ethiopia on a global stage. Whether it’s a billboard in her homeland, a commercial, or a cultural moment that brings her back to her roots, she wants her success to mean something bigger than just herself.
She doesn’t know exactly what the future holds, but she knows where she wants to be. Touring, making music full-time, no longer having to balance passion with survival. She’s not in this to chase clout or to follow industry formulas—she’s in this to create. To leave something behind that matters.
FreestyleNaz isn’t waiting for the industry to validate her. She’s doing it on her own terms. And if you haven’t been paying attention yet, now’s the time to start.
