Tinashe brings out alter-ego ‘Nashe’ on “Throw a Fit,” her second post-Joyride single.  While her aggressive effort is appreciated, the song lacks in depth.

“Nashe might just pop it on a handstand…” Sofia Mele of Billboard correctly characterizes “Throw a Fit” as ‘bratty’.  She goes on to write that Tinashe “introduces herself from the jump as ‘Nashe’.”  In other words, the R&B musician is opting to be more aggressive.  Also, surprisingly, she’s preparing a new album.  Why is that surprising? She only released Joyride (arguably unsuccessfully) on April 13, 2018.  Definitely She’s confident and unapologetic on her second post-Joyride single.

Nashe hits us with the chorus following her aforementioned proclamation.  The chorus is littered with s-bombs – eight of them to be exact.  That’s not exactly deep songwriting, but, Tinashe wants to ensure everyone knows she’s got that attitude working for her.

“I’m the shit, I know I’m the shit, yeah I’m super lit, if you don’t buy me what I want, I’ma throw a fit.”

Naturally, over the minor-key production which possesses a ‘quiet energy,’ Tinashe sounds utterly childish.  On the verses, she continues to be aggressive and outlandish, particularly when she says, “Ay, pussy wet all by herself / And if he drown, I ain’t gon’ help.” She references her private parts on the second verse once more, but not before she states, “Passing up, ain’t f**king for the clout / I got sauce, bitch, I shine.” Oh brother.

Final Thoughts

Here’s the thing. I actually liked the album Joyride, particularly underrated non-single, “Salt.” That said, even though I like it, I clearly see that Tinashe has a problem connecting with an audience.  Trying to be more aggressive might work to an extent.  The problem is, there’s simply not much meat on “Throw a Fit, even as brief as it is, not to mention how hard she tries.

Tinashe • Throw a Fit – Single • RCA • Release: 7.27.18

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