8-4-8 is an embodiment of this and so much more. Not only is the album a refreshing listen due to Nova’s many approaches on nostalgic beats, but it also makes one think about what they’re putting out into the world. Carrying 12 tracks, 8-4-8 provides listeners with snippets of commentary, comedy scenes, and movie scenes at the beginning of some songs. Likewise, the album gives listeners insight into who Nova is. Between lyrics, 8-4-8 explores his resilience, street and book smarts, ambition, realness, and mindstate moving forward.