Nick Hissom, the UK-born American pop provocateur better known as Hizzy, is stepping into a new chapter with Hot Boy Things, a five-track EP that turns heartbreak, sexuality and self-discovery into high-energy pop spectacle.
Inspired by the messy aftermath of a big breakup, the project marks what Hissom describes as a period of liberation.
Now embracing his identity as an openly gay artist, he channels personal upheaval into a sound that pulls from early-2000s pop, European dance music and American club production, pairing booming synths and propulsive beats with candid songwriting.
“Because hotness is a state of mind, and you deserve everything,” Hissom says of the project.
Raised in the UK on the maximalist pop worlds of Britney Spears, Michael Jackson and Daft Punk, Hissom describes his musical aesthetic as “classy, with a little yeehaw.” That ethos runs throughout Hot Boy Things, where choreography, fashion, sexuality and theatrical excess are as integral to the project as the music itself.
The title track establishes the tone. “Hot Boy Things” is an explosive synth-pop celebration of dating, desire and becoming the person you want to be, with Hissom leaning into the spectacle of a full-scale pop performer. The provocative “Sexify” takes a more confrontational approach, transforming unwanted objectification and media scrutiny into a club-ready anthem.
The track reached No. 10 on the Music Week UK Club Chart, alongside previous peaks of No. 3 on Amazon’s Dance Chart and No. 6 on the iTunes Dance Chart.
On “Yeehaw”, Hissom embraces his family’s Texan roots, merging cowboy imagery with glossy synth-pop and tongue-in-cheek sexuality. “Amazing”, meanwhile, strips away some of the bravado for a dreamy, vulnerable moment that foregrounds his vocals and songwriting.
Closing track “Dangerous (Get Locked)” brings the EP back to its autobiographical core, addressing the pressures of public scrutiny and Hissom’s determination to remain focused on his ambitions.
The new era follows a string of provocative visuals, including a music video that was removed from YouTube after its release, which Hissom believed was considered too explicit for the platform.
This autumn, Hissom will take Hot Boy Things to Europe, with UK and Germany dates scheduled from October 12–25. Bringing together pop, choreography and theatrical performance, the shows promise to extend the EP’s unapologetic energy from screen to stage.
With Hot Boy Things, Hissom turns personal upheaval into creative freedom—and makes clear that he has no intention of playing it safe.
Listen to Hot Boy Things below.
