Bronx rapper and R&B artist Nevz gives his mother her flowers on ‘Love You Momma’, a dedication built around the sacrifices behind raising a child. His rough-edged delivery suits the subject: there’s affection here, alongside an appreciation for what she carried on his behalf. The boom-bap rhythm gives him a steady footing, and the melodic chorus adds warmth between the verses.
Gratitude, Family, Love
-PurpleMistress
Rap and melody have distinct jobs in this arrangement. He talks through the hardship, then returns to the love that prompted him to make the record. I’d put the vocal at the top of the song’s strengths. Keeping it prominent gives the words room to register, particularly when the focus turns to his mother’s support. Nevz sounds invested in giving her credit. That makes ‘Love You Momma’ an affectionate entry in his catalog, with its attention firmly on the woman receiving the dedication.
