Within the Influence

Description

Within the Influence is the first full-length release of the year from Only Make Waves Music, a soulful and emotionally layered LP from Nakiso that invites listeners into a rich, minimal dub soundscape rooted in feeling rather than volume. This project is an exploration of invisible forces—the subtle energies of space, memory, movement, and emotion that shape not just our experiences, but how we internalize and express them.
Each track is sculpted with intention: grounded in real-world moments, recorded textures, ambient field sounds, and whispers of life that might otherwise go unnoticed. These elements are paired with warm, soft synths and deep rhythmic structures to create an experience that resonates quietly, yet powerfully. Rather than demand attention, the music pulls you in, encouraging introspection and an intimate kind of listening.
Within the Influence doesn’t shout—its strength lies in the steady pulse of deep groove and meditative flow. It’s the sound of passing through rooms, memories, and moods. The LP unfolds like a conversation between the tangible and the abstract, a dialogue between inner and outer worlds.
With this release, Nakiso continues to define a unique sonic identity—where dub minimalism meets emotional depth, and where each beat and tone carries the echo of lived experience. Whether played during reflective solo moments or as the pulse beneath late-night movement, this LP is designed to be felt just as much as it is heard.