Nippa Links With Jordan Ward for New Single "KACEY"
The track arrives ahead of Nippa's HOMEGROWN EP and features production from Gray Toomey and Mike Baretz.
London-born singer-songwriter Nippa has teamed with St. Louis alt-R&B artist Jordan Ward for a new single, 'Kacey.' The track combines warm instrumentation with a yearning theme: a glamorous life filled with the finest things simply can't compare with a hard-to-get hometown crush.
'Kacey' features production from Gray Toomey (Gunna, Offset), Mike Baretz (Summer Walker, Tori Kelly), and KzDidIt (Amaarae, Stormzy). Glowing keys meet raw bass and guitar as Nippa shoots his shot: 'So you found somebody that's your favorite, I guess I can't compete with that n— / But I'm probably still that n— on yo' playlist, so come and be the shawty that I'm singing about.' His lithe vocals convey both swagger and vulnerability, while Jordan plays it cool ('Life goes on without you, babe') to no avail.
''Kacey' is inspired by a childhood love that knows me from before music,' says Nippa. 'Now that I'm home, I'm trying to court her with my superficial assets — clout, music — but it's not going as planned.'
The 'Kacey' video, directed by Edem Wornoo (Dave, Danny Brown), splits the screen into two locations. On the left side, Nippa is in Los Angeles living the dream while daydreaming about the girl back home. On the right, 'Kacey' is back in London, but Nippa soon slides from one frame to the other to chat her up, before reaching back across to spark a joint for Jordan in L.A. The visual ends with the pair reconnecting at a backyard party.
The single arrives ahead of Nippa's HOMEGROWN EP, out September 25.
Last month, Nippa dropped his first stateside link-up, 'Homegrown,' featuring South Central L.A. rapper Blxst, a nostalgic record that bridges two cities, two cultures, and two artists whose stories are rooted in community, perseverance, and authenticity. EARMILK called the song an 'irresistible track [about] carrying your roots wherever you go,' while The Fader noted that 'they're singing about their come-up in the way rappers do, but the smoothness makes it hit much harder.'
'Homegrown' is the official soundtrack of the 2026/27 uniforms for Tottenham Hotspur F.C., the Premier League football club that represents the neighborhood in North London where the singer hails from. 'This is a song for the community,' he said in a celebratory article for the Spurs. 'This feels like it was meant for Tottenham.'
Nippa is also making his U.S. impact in other ways. In June, for BET Awards Week, he delivered a performance at L.A.'s TheBasement Series to a room filled with artists, tastemakers, and industry leaders. Last month, he was spotted at Nike and Drake's NOCTA Manor retreat alongside other influential artists and athletes.
About Nippa
Hailing from Tottenham, North London, Nippa is one of the UK's emerging R&B artists, celebrated for his emotionally honest songwriting, effortless melodies, and genre-defying sound he describes as 'hood R&B.' After building a devoted fanbase independently, he broke through with INDUSTREETS and Hope She Hears This, earning a MOBO Award nomination, recognition as one of Billboard's R&B Artists to Watch, and praise from NME, Billboard, and Dazed. With 'Homegrown' featuring Blxst and more new music on the horizon, he embarks on his most ambitious chapter yet.
Photo Credit: James Ramsey
Photo Credit: James Ramsey
