KB-S’s ‘Altered States’ is a fresh and deeply personal album born from a time of intense emotion and connection. Created in a small home studio in Minneapolis, this project blends hip-hop, downtempo, and dreamy electronic sounds to explore how love and passion can change the way we see and feel the world. It’s not your typical love album—rather, it captures moments of emotional intensity where reality feels altered and everything seems bigger and more vivid. The album moves through different moods and states of mind, reflecting the highs and lows of being completely consumed by feeling.
The opening track, “Mesmerized”, invites you into this emotional landscape with its smooth synths and relaxed beats that set a dreamy, contemplative mood. Moving into “Hypnotized”, the energy picks up with punchy percussion and a glitchy brass section that adds drama without losing the catchy pop feel. “Zoned” takes a more laid-back, steady approach, its pulsing rhythm creating a sense of being lost in thought yet grounded at the same time. “Captivated” combines warm bass and soft melodies, giving a feeling of being swept away but also comforted. Then, “Smitten” offers a gentle change of pace with delicate harp sounds and soft percussion, creating a calm and tender atmosphere that feels like a quiet moment of affection.
The album continues with “Spellbound”, where shimmering synths and a livelier beat capture the dizzy excitement that often comes with deep emotion. Finally, “Enraptured” closes the album with layered sounds that swirl together, leaving you with a lingering feeling of warmth and reflection. Throughout ‘Altered States’, KB-S takes you through a range of feelings—from infatuation to surrender—using rich electronic textures and thoughtful production. The result is a deeply expressive album that stands out for its emotional honesty and creative sound, marking an important step forward in KB-S’s work.
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