Nightmares on Wax "195 lbs."

• Words: Lulu McAllister
• Label: Warp

“195 lbs.” is off of Nightmares of Wax’s sixth album, Thought So…, released earlier this year. The album is rooted in lead man George Evelyn’s experiences during a road trip from his birthplace of Leeds to his new home in the middle of Ibiza. This single’s jazzier reggae beat matches the song’s muffled vocals, which take a back seat to the peaceful melody and loping hip-hop rhythm. In the N.O.W. tradition, this is a low-key groove to kick back to among friends. Lulu McAllister