The Icelandic rap scene reached saturation point in 2018, with new releases coming thick and fast, creating a fog of similar-sounding albums to sort through. But one notable development was the emergence of a more sensual and emotional RnB sound. GDRN did it better than anyone else on her confident debut with slick production, catchy songs, and a muted, measured feel throughout. GDRN’s voice is silky smooth, and “Hvað Ef” (“What If?”) received a well-deserved wave of appreciation in her her homeland’s media—her album is distillation of Iceland’s pop zeitgeist.
♪♫ Listen: “Lætur Mig” + album stream