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Na-Kel Smith Finds Hypnotic Voice on New Album NAK
4 Feb
Summary
- Smith's latest album, NAK, showcases a shift to a more controlled, hypnotic sound.
- The album explores themes of loss and memory, dating back to an earlier song.
- NAK balances rhythmic experimentation with introspective lyrics and personal joy.
Na-Kel Smith, known for his rapping and skateboarding background, has released his latest album, NAK. This 32-minute project represents a significant departure from his earlier, more aggressive internet rap style.
NAK showcases Smith's newfound control, presenting a sound that is both hyperactive and hypnotizing. While thematic concerns from earlier work, like the song 'DNA,' persist, the album largely eschews raw emotion for meticulously crafted verses.
The album's repetitive structures and experimental rhythms create an eerie atmosphere. Tracks like 'NO ACT' juxtapose rigid form with drawled delivery and dark imagery, while others, like 'RIP 3917,' tenderly blend superficial joy with memories of loved ones.
Smith's compulsion to move forward is evident throughout NAK. Songs like 'FRANCES' feature rhythmic intensity and introspective lyrics about financial urgency, all delivered with a newfound poise, finally tuned to his desired frequencies.
