After hearing this... My only question is why has it taken this man such a long time to release something!? This is definitely one of the best first singles I've heard in a while and "Fortress" has got me so amped to see what Kipunji does next.

When it comes to influences traces of Bonobo and Four Tet can be heard from the early moments of the track thanks to the organic textures fused with UK Garage to create a listening experience that saunters between upbeat and relaxing. It was particularly the stunning production prowess and the musicality we're acquainted with that blew me away - to the point where I backpedaled at least 5 times to 2:05 just to hear that impeccable pitch-shifting.

posted by Lu
June 2021