Nick Hakim’s ‘I Can See’ Is a Hazy Alt-R&B Masterpiece: Album Review

Per Variety's review, Nick Hakim's new album I Can See is a hazy alt R and B masterpiece, working within what's known as stoner R and B—a genre characterized by languid grooves, heavy bass, and psychedelicized production, with vocal delivery that doesn't rush. The sonic palette echoes artists like Frank Ocean and Brent Faiyaz, prioritizing atmosphere over urgency.

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