German rap producer Nik D emerged as a force in the industry when he coproduced Travis Scott’s “HIGHEST IN THE ROOM” alongside his frequent collaborator OZ in 2019. His beat on that track, laced with woozy samples, infectious guitar lines, and trap-inspired drums offered a counterpoint to Scott’s chopped-n-screwed-inspired style. The success earned him placements with Drake, whom he worked with on 2021’s “No Friends In The Industry,” crafting an equally enthralling beat with stadium-ready drums and barely-there, anxious synths.