

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.