Yonkers rapper Iman Nunez isn’t scared of anything. That’s at least my takeaway after listening to his latest album . The nine-track project, hosted by Gabe P’s New York-based platform , was the start of many big moments for Iman Nunez and his 2024 campaign.

Shortly after the album’s release, Nunez experienced a viral moment beside fellow NY rappers Fergie Baby, HDBeenDope, Dizzy Banko, LifeOfThom, Niko Brim, Tony E thanks to a freestyle performed on . A few weeks later, Nunez took his talents to the 2024 BET Awards for another performance. These moments and the ones that will surely follow are the result of the grit, fight, and resilience that Nunez on .

“I Got Time” is a boastful anthem that makes it clear that fame and the life that comes with it won’t change the person Nunez is. “Pipe Down” with Dizzy Banko and Fergie Baby demands silence from unworthy competitors and nuisances while “Get Off My Back” seeks freedom from the life’s pressures. Nunez’s rap skills are not to be questioned, nor is his determination to reach new heights — a combination that will prove to be greatly beneficial for the rising Yonkers rapper.

With still in rotation, we caught up with Iman Nunez for this week’s column. Scroll down to check out some highlights from his catalog and to learn more about his inspiration, influences, and aspirations. My earliest memory of music is falling asleep to classical music when I was a child.

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