Nifty Catalyst - Disclosed (EP)

Closing the door from an old world, MC Nifty Catalyst immortalises the transformation of self-destruction to self-discovery. Fusing Lo-Fi elements of Jazz and Funk with raw and honest lyrics, his latest EP ‘Disclosed’ champions this journey of radiating introspection and spiritual growth.

Armed with unparalleled penmanship and a sincere outlook Nifty addresses the question of how we choose to experience reality, of the self and the world around us (AKA 'The Programme'). What follows is a material metamorphosis, one perfectly captured through the production of Berlin based producer VON ABSEITS and the musings of Hugo Reydet on double bass.

The opening track, CALMA, imparts the power of calmness at all times. A vibrant bassline coupled with Nifty’s agile flow altogether crafts an ambience of composure and levelled conviction.

DOORWAY comes as Nifty’s resignation from the world of warplay. The distorted vocal sample and soft drum beat blanket the track in a haunting yet ruminative feeling.

Captured through a minimalist yet contorting beat, I.T.I.F.Y skirts the perimeters of Presentism. In this track Nifty asks that ever important question, how can we make the most out of the present?

Conclusing ‘Disclosed’ is final track BELIEVE: an ode to the possibility of changing your perspective. Instilled through a pixelated beat Nifty ends the discourse on a suggestion that the programme is just that: it’s what you believe.

Words: Tiarna Meehan

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