An Introduction to The Sounds of Nim

A series of single releases from Nim display a gorgeous approach and lush set of vocals that can create atmospheres at free will and, at times, are used almost like instruments themselves, all helping build the aesthetic that lets this artist's presence come through with impact and heart.

One of the more beautiful tracks I've heard is called "She Goes", which is an intense and full-bodied R&B and singer-songwriter combination that still sits under the pop umbrella with wonderful sensibility, and this is a perfect example of a song that lets him create these waves of presence and sonic attributes using his vocals.

The song starts off with a few instruments, including an acoustic guitar and his singing. Right off the bat, you start getting the understanding that the artist is certainly influenced by some vintage soul singers, and a lot of this comes through in his other songs as well, but with this track in particular, it's very heavy-handed.

The brilliance of a song like this is that it takes those vintage and old school songwriting techniques and approaches and blends them into a very new feel and platform.

The song starts building into something that has more of a pop feel, but still has a lot of the sway in those vocals. Notes bend and flow, while a beat comes in that still lets the song feel classic in a sense, but updated.

Before you know it, guitars come into play and more layers of vocals come in, bouncing off of each other at times, but still two or three harmonies at once. The track begins to sort of explode with intensity, and you get pulled right into it.

This is an incredible approach because of where it began. It began in a place that was much more stripped down and then grew into this explosive and intense format that was cinematic and almost overwhelming in a way.

This is something that goes to show a lot of attention to detail in the tonality of the songs that he is creating. He thinks the songs through, and I'm sure there's a bit of improvisation as the process is unfolding, but you can tell that there's a plan for the song and that there is most likely a vision in the artist's head before the recording even begins.

Other outstanding songs include tracks like "Golden Hour", which is done with several collaborators and brings together a sort of cultural flair and classic hip-hop undertone.

"Good Vibes" is another one that showcases a completely different side of how the artist does his thing.

The production of this track is robust and very full-bodied, complete with horn sections, giving loads of funk and soul overtone, and you can tell that he's delivering a very bright and spirited vocal approach here that really comes through with an impact.

This one is also done with a series of collaborators helping produce the song, and Nim is on top of his game.

Being able to work with these collaborators, knowing that at times, he's going to be able to create something that would be different than whatever he may be used to is important.

It helps an artist expand, grow, evolve, and create more in different directions than he normally would.

If you are an artist of this nature, then you want to grow. You want to see what you can do, and sometimes one of the best ways to find that out is to start working with other people. A lot of artists don't want to do that, but Nim took to it with open arms, and this is why he's got a series of amazing singles out there.

One of the most recent tracks is called "Locked In", and this is done with NoLa.

This is a more upbeat track, but still features a lot of heavy-handed R&B flows and swagger. You can tell this one has that crisp production and really goes out of its way to come through with a huge aesthetic and something memorable.

One of the songs that hit me hardest is a track called "tension", which has a very cinematic underbelly to it and comes through with plenty of that heart that you would expect. The vocal performances always have soul and always lean towards a bit of an experimental tonality, but all in all, these songs hook themselves into you.

Nim has displayed an array of well-tuned diversity and in doing so, has built a catalog of material that feels authentic, again showcasing someone willing to grow as an artist.

Out of everything, "She Goes" is the most elegant. The layering of the vocals and utilization of those vocals as instruments themselves creating those giant waves and walls of sound show you that he is also an artist that creates music with fewer boundaries than whatever you may be used to.

We need more music like that. More artists out there that are experimenting and creating new sounds. Unafraid of using their voice in different ways and breaking boundaries down.

This is an artist who collaborates and records with no walls built around him.

So, start with "She Goes", and work your way around from there because if you like that track, you're bound to like a lot of the others.

Take a deep dive into this set of releases, and you are certain to find yourself a fan of Nim.

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