Verses GT

On their self-titled debut as Verses GT, producers Nosaj Thing and Jacques Greene occupy a space between hazy atmospheres and club-ready rhythms. Recorded largely in person across London, LA, Tokyo, Paris, and Montreal, the album reflects a partnership dating back to 2018, even if their first joint single, “Too Close” with Ouri, didn’t arrive until 2023. Nosaj’s experimental soundscapes merge with Greene’s R&B-inflected club sensibilities to create a shadowy, textured sonic world. From the glowing open of “Fragment,” melancholy chords and spectral vocal chops loom over the album, cloaking the driving UK garage of “Unknown” and wintry, Burial-esque chill of “Left” in an eerie yet strangely serene darkness that feels like walking city streets at night. “Forever” introduces a skeletal hip-hop beat with hard-edged, raspy drums, before “Intention” thaws the chill into a warmer, woozy house groove. Guests George Riley, KUČKA, and TYSON add vibrant bursts of color, their voices cutting through the fog. Rather than chase hooks or big drops, *Verses GT* thrives on subtle shifts, where even small transitions can make an impact.