Weighing of the HeartNabihah Iqbal · 2017

pitchfork

7.7

“On her debut LP, British producer Nabihah Iqbal—fka Throwing Shade—has a rare touch with inky new wave synths and drum machines, emerging as a songwriter of impressive emotional heft.”

loudandquiet

6.0

“Ditching her former moniker of Throwing Shade, Nabihah Iqbal’s debut album doesn’t shy away from tackling some pretty huge themes. The title alludes to an ancient Egyptian ritual where one’s heart is weighed upon death against a feather to determine its right of passage to the afterlife. Introductory track ‘Eden Piece’ and following instrumentals tease through Iqbal’s strengths in finding texture”