NEW YORK CITY , NY, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The American pop provocateur with British roots unapologetically explores sex, spectacle, and self-discovery across an audacious five-track return
Nick Hissom, also known as Hizzy, fully enters his most unrestrained chapter yet with the new five-track EP Hot Boy Things—a high-octane fusion of early-2000s pop, European dance beats, American club production, and brutally honest songwriting.
Born from the immediate, often chaotic fallout of a very public breakup, Hot Boy Things stands for more than just heartbreak. It marks Hissom’s re-emergence as an openly gay artist free from the societal and relationship constraints that once surrounded him. The record is sexy, confrontational, playful, and at times vulnerable, turning personal upheaval into a form of liberation.
“Because hotness is a state of mind, and you deserve everything,” says Hissom.
Growing up in the UK on the sights and sounds of Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, and Daft Punk, Hissom describes his own musical world as “classy, with a little yeehaw.” Throughout Hot Boy Things, that vision comes to life through booming synths, club-ready drums, breathy vocals, and an ambitious visual style built around choreography, fashion, sexuality, and theatrical pop excess.
The title track ‘Hot Boy Things’ anchors this new era. Drawing comparisons to a “boy Britney Spears” and Magic Mike, the explosive synth-pop number tackles dating, desire, and the journey of becoming a “hot boy.” Its music video pushes the idea further with hip-hop-inspired looks and eye-catching chair choreography, positioning Hissom as both vocalist and full-scale pop performer.
The provocative ‘Sexify’ transforms unwanted objectification into a club banger. Fueled by the relentless energy of Benny Benassi’s ‘Satisfaction’, the song responds to media scrutiny around Hissom’s personal life while addressing what he sees as double standards regarding gay sexuality and censorship. The single has already charted, reaching #10 on the Music Week UK Club Chart, alongside previous peaks of #3 on Amazon’s Dance Chart and #6 on the iTunes Dance Chart.
Hissom then takes his “classy, with a little yeehaw” mantra literally on ‘Yeehaw’. Drawing on his family’s Texan heritage, the Western-themed synth-pop track blends cowboy imagery with glossy pop provocation. Its video fully commits to the fantasy, featuring desert outfits, cowboys, mechanical bull riding, and a playful recreation of Paris Hilton’s infamous 2005 Carl’s Jr. "I Love Paris" car wash commercial, reimagined through Hissom’s own male gaze.
But Hot Boy Things isn't all about provocation. ‘Amazing’ peels back the sexual bravado to reveal Hissom’s more tender singer-songwriter side. Dreamy and ethereal, the track highlights his vocal tone and writing ability while directly challenging the notion that sexuality alone drives his artistry. Sweet yet confident, it offers a window behind the spectacle.
Closing track ‘Dangerous (Get Locked)’ brings the EP firmly back to reality. Autobiographical and defiant, it confronts the scrutiny that comes with building a career in the public eye. Rather than letting outside opinions steer his path, Hissom redirects his focus to the studio, the work, and the determination needed to realize his ambitions.
Together, the five songs document a transformation: heartbreak becomes freedom, scrutiny becomes fuel, and sexuality becomes something Hissom controls rather than something defined for him.
The project arrives as Hissom increasingly carves out a pop identity built to stir conversation. Previous visuals have already sparked controversy, including a steamy music video removed from YouTube after its release, which Hissom believes was deemed too explicit for the platform. Rather than backing down, he has continued to place unapologetically queer sexuality, high-concept visuals, and pop spectacle at the heart of his work.
Hissom will also bring the Hot Boy Things era to Europe this autumn, heading to the UK and Germany from October 12–25 for a series of live shows. The dates will give European audiences a chance to experience the project’s blend of high-energy pop, choreography, and theatrical performance firsthand, as Hissom takes his bold new chapter from the screen to the stage.
With Hot Boy Things, Hissom isn't interested in playing it safe. It’s a five-track declaration of independence from an artist emerging from heartbreak—louder, freer, and far less concerned with what anyone thinks.
Bee Adamic
Liberty Music PR
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