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New Music Critique: The Nathaniel Hardy Project 

Production6
Lyrics5
Music6
Vocals5
Musicianship6
5.6

Contact: nshardyjr@outlook.com

Web: youtube.com/@thenathanielhardyproject8675

Seeking: Film/TV

Style: Hip-Hop Jazz, R&B

The Nathaniel Hardy Project blends spoken word, rap, and R&B, but struggles to find cohesion. His rich vocal tone seems very Barry White talk-into-the-mic inspired, yet the delivery often lands in awkward, unmelodic pockets. “Moonlight in Baltimore” is a misfire—choppy snare, clashing horns, and repetitive lyrics that feel more like shower riffing than songwriting. “Love Is Just Too Precious!” comes closest to working, balancing funk and electro-R&B with more structure. Despite the clear passion, much of the material feels underdeveloped, leaning too heavily on talk-singing when melody or momentum is needed.