Nikiré steps into philosophical territory with her new single “REFLECTIONS make you develop,” a contemplative release that treats self-examination not as a luxury but as a lifeline. Built around the idea that intentional reflection shapes who we become, the track folds ancient wisdom into a modern sonic landscape, turning quotes from Socrates, Aristotle, Marcus Aurelius and Zen teachings into living, breathing emotional cues rather than dusty references. The song nudges gently toward inner stillness in a world obsessed with reaction and speed.
“REFLECTIONS make you develop” begins with a warm, soft melody that floats like the first conscious breath after a long rush of noise. The rhythm section eases in with a subtle, vintage groove, giving the song a lightly whimsical undercurrent, almost as if the music itself is taking a deep breath. Then Nikiré’s voice enters rich, mesmerizing, and calm, and compassionate. She encourages with her quivering vibrato tenderly.
As she moves through lines like “The unexamined life is not worth living” and “We are what we repeatedly do,” the music mirrors the unfolding clarity. Gentle percussion keeps the song grounded while airy melodies widen the emotional room around her voice. When she shifts into themes of acceptance — “You have power over your mind, not outside events” — the arrangement warms, as if the light in the room brightens just a touch. Later, when the Zen mantra “When walking, walk. When eating, eat” appears, the track settles into a serene ease, letting the present moment feel audible.
By the final refrain, the overlapping piano tones and soft rhythmic movements create a sense of inward expansion, echoing the song’s final image: reflection as a doorway to deeper connection. “REFLECTIONS make you develop” brings a musical space where ancient wisdom and modern softness meet, and where stillness becomes both an anchor and a compass.
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Review by: Naomi Joan