Ricardo Dwight Trail, better known as Franq Nitti, is a Reggae/Dancehall singer, songwriter, and deejay from Spanish Town, Jamaica. Influenced by artist like Jah Cure, his uncle Toots Herbert, and cousin Vybz Kartel - Nitti began his music career at the age of fifth-teen and has made a name for himself in his home town. Since his debut of the single “I’m Ready” in 2009, Nitti has released several songs, including “Even Though” with Jah Vincci, “Love My Slimmaz,” a spin on Style X’s “Me Love My Fatty,” and a cover performance of Ray Charle’s “Hit the Road Jack,” with songster I-Quey.

        Unable to perform during the pandemic, like many other artist, Nitti turned to social media, where he has grabbed listeners attention with his unique voice by singing covers and original music. With his popularity and online presence growing, Nitti has gained attention from other artist like KiDi, and has been featured in Jamaica's number one news paper, Jamaica Observer, as the Next Upcoming Artist for stardom. 

    To kick off 2023, Nitti released the love song "Believe It," and followed up with a hit, called "Here I Am" in time for Reggae Month. "Here I Am" is a Reggae single produced by Renardo "Amir" Trail of Block 33 Music. Nitti sings about the beautiful. island he is from, as he presents himself as the perfect man for women who can't get enough of Jamaican men. When asked what fans should expect from his new music and video, he says, "An authentic old school Jamaican feel." "Here I Am" is available on all platforms. 

Franq Nitti Releases "Here I Am"

Nitti kicks off 2023 with his Reggae single "Believe It," and follows up with "Here I Am" just in time for Reggae month. Join Nitti as he tours Jamaica, and sings about the beautiful island he is from.

Franq Nitti Enters 

Audacy Live's Opening Act Competition

Franq Nitti finishes in 11th place for Audacy's 2022 'We Can Survive' Opening Act competition. Although he won't be moving on, Nitti expressed his gratitude on social media for all the support he received from his fans during the voting process.

Franq Nitti Releases New Single 

With Up-Coming Artist, Veteran

The single 'Sheisty' is a Reggae/Dancehall single produced by Shugz Nite Entertainment. The single discusses being careful of those that call themselves your friends, when their actions prove otherwise. 

"The song "Love It" by Reggae artist Franq Nitti is hot! He has an excellent voice. The Reggae singer rides the beat with passion and with excellent delivery. Outside of being a singer, he can rap (deejay), which gives him an advantage to do well in the industry. This song will do very well on the radio..." - Longe Magazine

"Up-and-coming artiste Franq Nitti is singing his way into people's hearts with his most recent release 'Love It' in which he describes a situation that almost everyone can relate to - the end of a relationship...'Love it' falls in line with some of Franq Nitti's other releases where he relies on his melodic voice to get his message across...Franq Nitti's style of singing is no surprise though as he told Observer Online that growing up he enjoyed a range of music..." - Jamaica Observer

"Dancehall artiste Franq Nitti has teamed up with fellow artiste I-Quey to put a unique spin on a classic hit with the release of his latest single, 'Hit The Road Jack'...Nitti has been receiving great feedback on the single so far. The reggae and R&B infused remake was inspired by a long-standing love for the original." - Jamaica Star