New York artist Nkosi Bourne has delivered a new mixtape called ‘Glimpse’. A focused, vibrant set of 7 tracks that contains lo-fi and abstract hip-hop soundscapes, ‘Glimpse’ is a relatable and repayable offering that invites the listener into Bourne’s inner world with its detailed lyricism. Bourne gave fans a preview of the project with singles like “No BS” and “Positive Affirmations”, which stoked anticipation with their personal, character-rich lyricism and jazzy, dream-like sounds. Now, he has delivered the goods with ‘Glimpse’, a project that remains consistently engaging across 7 potent songs.
Some of our favourites on the record include “Positive Affirmations” and “Therapy”, which include enticing, uplifting soundscapes and smooth verses from Bourne, as well as a strong hook from SUPERQT on the latter. Elsewhere, he employs layered, jazzy soundscapes that draw from lo-fi hip-hop, such as “Drowning”, which includes rich, immersive guitars and buttery percussion.
Overall, ’Glimpse’ makes for a sharply-crafted, lyrically-focused mixtape that draws from some of our favourite stylings from lo-fi and jazz hop, giving the project an emotive vibrancy throughout.
Listen to ‘Glimpse’ now: