LISTEN: Tallaght rapper Nucentz taps Kelly Thornton for 'Pepsi in the Fridge'

One of the OGs of Irish rap, Nucentz (real name Robert Byrne) is back on the mic with his first single of 2021, titled 'Pepsi in the Fridge'.

Featuring actress/singer Kelly Thornton, the mellow hip-hop/R&B summer track marks the influential Tallaght hip-hop sensation's first single release since 2020's 'Feeling OK 2'.

Thornton is best known for her roles as Corrina Mallon in the 2015 RTÉ drama Clean Break and Emma in the film Life's a Breeze, which earned her an IFTA nomination for best actress.

The laidback track has a similar electronic sound to the likes of SG Lewis and Kaytranada, paired with Nucentz' easygoing lyrical style and quick flow. It's currently racing up the Irish iTunes charts.

In May 2011, Nucentz won Ireland's First Rap Superstar Competition to collaborate with hip-hop star Lupe Fiasco. In January 2012, winning single 'Had Enough' debuted on Irish national radio to much success.

The Dubliner performed his first gig at 15 in the renowned Temple Bar Music Centre (now The Button Factory). Since then, he has performed in every major Dublin venue, including the 3Arena and has also supported the likes. of Public Enemy, D12, Asher Roth, Styles P, Skinnyman, Royce da 5'9" and Plan B.

His albums include 2004's Music for the Open Minded and sophomore offering, I Can Explain (2006). Hot Property's self-titled album was released in 2010, while Nucentz also shared three Hardest Working Man mixtapes over the years.

Back in 2019, Nucentz shared 'Deeper Underground' - which included a sample from by Jamiroquai and cuts by DJ Flip. Nucentz made the track for Richard Kiely’s 3Arena MME fight.

Listen to 'Pepsi in the Fridge' below: