Chicago’s own Nick Nobody emerges as a solo artist on his deeply soulful debut album Nomad. Released in September of 2025 by Hyperbole Creative Media LLC, Nomad shows Nick Nobody to be a fine R&B/Pop singer with an introspective, philosophical bend that sets him apart from his often over-sweetened and over-sexualized competition.
Formerly with the group Level 4, Nick Nobody hits like a top-tier talent from end to end on his first full-length solo effort. He uses his smooth and clear tenor voice to explore themes including the resistance to romantic love and relationships in the name of self-preservation, protection over connection, and desire hidden by fear. He deftly blends influences like Prince, Michael Jackson, and Usher with R&B, Rock, Pop, and Folk into his soundtrack to create songs and vibrations that are completely his own.
The title track, “Nomad,” is a brilliant, minimalistic, five-minute slow jam that serves as a loner’s manifesto and defines the record’s emotional feel. He sings “I belong everywhere and nowhere at the same time” to start the tune flowing and it’s hard not to feel his alienation. The production is small and modern so as to never overpower the quiet heat of the lyrics and melody. Listeners will quickly relate to Nick’s message of trying to keep life good by never standing still. We all live that life at one time or another.
“Rolling Stone” describes a father-and-son conversation from the past about where that constant motion finally leads. Nick Nobody sings it from the perspective of a grown man taking stock of his life and being afraid of winding up alone. It’s another slow, intense meditation on life in this world and will stay with you long after a single spin. Music to make you think.
We get a little funky jam on “Cool Down” with a beat that just hits different. The smooth vocals sit over this alternative beat pattern that keeps your attention throughout. This style pops up a lot on this record showing that Nick Nobody is out to do something different.
Highlights are many across Nomad’s 18 cuts and a partial list would have to include “Blush,” “Go, Man, Go,” and the tough-toned “No Man’s Land.” No matter how the grooves may shift, Nick Nobody shows us that he’s a developing modern artist with a big voice and a clear vision. Listen now to hear the future today.
