Glimpse - Nkosi Bourne

Brooklyn-based artist Nkosi Bourne recently dropped his latest project, Glimpse, which dictates his manifest destiny toward success and allows his art to widen his perspective on life. With every track, you get a glimpse of Bourne’s mindset.

On “What A Little Time,” Bourne pokes fun at the classic saying “it takes time” and embraces the concept “it is what you make it.” Bourne’s performance is poetic but precise in the context. His cadence admires Ice Cube's flow but with a more refined melodic delivery. On “Drowning,” he separates himself from the weak and proves he has the willpower to overcome any challenge that may come his way.

Throughout the 18-minute body of work, Bourne goes back and forth between talking to someone and himself. As if he’s viewing himself from a third eye view, which grants him the ability to see things from different perspectives. The production creates a space for Bourne to unpack his conscious unapologetically. The dusty drums layered on muffled samples embody the classic 90’s sound, which feels like a realm Bourne is most comfortable in. Since last year, Nkosi Bourne has released singles leading to this debut project. This project is a testament to persistence with your dreams and to aiming higher than what’s expected of you.