NAITHEMOSTHIGH Drops Naicissistic Vol. 2 (NVII): A Bold Testament to Growth and Resilience
Chicago’s own NAITHEMOSTHIGH returns with her long-awaited project, Naicissistic Vol. 2 (NVII), released today, September 22, 2025.
The follow-up to her 2020 EP Naicissistic, NVII is not just a continuation — it’s a transformation. With razor-sharp lyricism, bold storytelling, and a refined production palette, the project affirms NAITHEMOSTHIGH as one of the most vital voices emerging from the Chicago Hip-Hop scene.
Lyricism and Storytelling
From the opening track, NAITHEMOSTHIGH wastes no time re-establishing her reputation as a lyricist capable of weaving raw vulnerability with biting confidence. Her bars balance autobiography with universal themes — resilience, identity, heartbreak, and healing. The wordplay is intricate but never inaccessible, making NVII both a personal diary and a public statement.
Highlights include “GodBody”, “R.I.P”, and “Walks”, where she delivers lines that cut through with equal parts pain and triumph. Her delivery — urgent yet poised — captures the duality of an artist who has lived through storms and come out sharper.
Production Quality
The sonic backbone of NVII is handled by Tarxan Fenix, Flapjaques, and 14, who provide a cohesive yet dynamic soundscape. The beats are polished but not overproduced, allowing NAITHEMOSTHIGH’s voice to remain front and center.
Tracks like "Godbody" showcase booming low-end and textured percussion, while "Walks" leans into more atmospheric tones, creating a contrast that highlights her versatility as both a writer and performer. The mixing and mastering choices ensure clarity while maintaining a raw, lived-in grit that aligns with the project’s themes.
Collaborations
NVII also benefits from carefully selected features that amplify its themes rather than overshadow them.
Jaynsanity on “GodBody” brings ballroom energy and celebrates androgyny, a cultural moment in itself.
Muhva on “R.I.P (Running in Place)” delivers a moving meditation on grief and healing, balancing NAITHEMOSTHIGH’s fire with a layer of reflective calm.
Together, these collaborations enhance the project’s emotional range and reinforce its position as more than just a rap record — it’s a lived experience put to music.
Cultural Context
What sets NAITHEMOSTHIGH apart is her dual role as both artist and cultural curator. Beyond music, she leads Most High Presents, a platform that spotlights Chicago’s underground through cyphers, Crib Sessions, and the Bars at the Bar podcast. This grounding in community informs NVII, making it a project that feels deeply connected to Chicago while carrying universal resonance.
As Hip-Hop continues to evolve, NVII is proof that storytelling rooted in authenticity still cuts through the noise.
Final Thoughts
Naicissistic Vol. 2 (NVII) is an unapologetic, fearless record. It’s polished yet raw, deeply personal yet widely relatable. NAITHEMOSTHIGH delivers a project that not only reflects her own growth but also challenges listeners to reflect on their own resilience and identity.
With this release, NAITHEMOSTHIGH solidifies herself as an artist to watch — not just in Chicago, but in Hip-Hop at large.