Nemzzz

Nemiah Emmanuel Simms, the Manchester-born rapper known as Nemzzz, grew up in Gorton with music at home: his mother and uncle made beats, and his father sang reggae and bashment. Of Jamaican descent, he began rapping in 2018 by practising over YouTube instrumentals.

His recognition came in 2021 with 'Elevate', which went viral and received a music video from GRM Daily, and with '2MS', which followed in February 2022. A collaboration with Stay Flee Get Lizzy and Knucks, 'No Refunds', arrived in November 2022. His debut mixtape Do Not Disturb, released in March 2024 with features from Luciano and JayG, debuted at number 17 on the UK Albums Chart and reached number one on the UK R&B Albums Chart. In 2025 the follow-up Rent's Due debuted at number 6 on the Official Album Chart, and its single 'Dilemma', featuring Central Cee, debuted at number 39 on the UK Official Singles Chart. His third mixtape, Locked In, was released on 4 September 2026 with guests including Travis Scott and Latto. Its lead single, 'Geekin', featuring Lil Yachty, came out on 8 May 2026.