How Tinashe & Ricky Reed Created the Viral Hit 'Nasty' | Behind the Song

Join us as we dive into the process of how Tinashe and Ricky Reed made this summer's internet sensation, 'Nasty'. In this exclusive behind the song video, we get into the different elements of the track, how they kept the production simple and the reception of the viral line "somebody gonna match my freak."

[RNCHFND]

She's made so many bops over the years that even her is surprised that THIS is the one that stuck out

[marianar]

So happy to see my girl Tinashe getting all these interviews and highlights! Go Nasty 💚💛🤍

[davidsandoval]

Feel the same way about that harmony it’s gets me every time

[Diz_]

Im glad she mentioned the harmony part at the beginning. I always notice these in her songs and my favorite parts in her songs.

[Zachx]

What y'all newcomers probably don't know is that Tinashe is not only a singer and dancer, but she also produces a lot of her work as well. She's the whole package. I've been a fan since like 2013ish.

[dinolondyn]

They made history in the studio. I love how Tinashe isn’t afraid to try new things with it sound, but it ALWAYS sounds true to her. I love that she’s getting her shine and flowers, she deserves

[rigobertobarragan]

My guy is VERY proud about tapping out those 808’s 😂

[brandopike]

at some point I said she got like 30 songs better than “nasty” but this breakdown was a slap to my face, the amounts of layers and background vocals it has, even the sampling of her own voice, amazing work, a true artist

[familyguy]

mixing the synth w the harmony was genius

[FredZ]

oh wow...i built this studio for Ricky years ago, looks and sounds awesome in this video...nice!

[blondedblonded]

y'all really need to give ricky reed his flowers!!!

[Edward_Avila]

The part that TInashe says is her favorite harmony reminds me so much of the vocal harmony in Utada Hikaru's "Heart Station" lol

[Similee]

The fact that she used her voice as a sample chop is what caught my ear. I felt this joint. And the sustained synth notes are bonkers. Great job on this one

[marissalovesbravo]

Song of the summer forsure. Tinashe has been that girl!

[Rayaann]

Beyond proud of her receiving her flowers now! I think it's super late overdue but i'm so proud of her!!

[ufufu]

i never thought this day would come. i can't think of a single artist that is more underrated and deserves all the success in the world! this girl should be one of the main pop/rnb girls for sure

[Pretendkid]

I'm obsessed with this song 🥺 The transition between the vibey intro and the euphoric "put it on me, I like it just like that" is SOOOO

[Finance-Fern]

shes the only independent female producer reaching history accolades in our generation. Shes quite incredible, her talent is very unique in music theory, looking forward to what she will cultivate sonically for the future of music. Everyone probably wants their music produced by Tinashe now.

[heyimtreve]

so hard working..she deserves all the success

[ScottThePisces]

I used to love watching Tinashe's in her bedroom studio videos back in the day 💙