Lil Halima
We’ve been excited about Lil Halimi for ages – whispers about her have been rustling up and down the music industry’s grapevine for a while now, ever since she got signed to Def Jam off the back of some Instagram clips of her songs last year. So it’s exciting to be able to finally present her debut single, Abstract. The Norwegian is a multi-dimensional talent, who writes and produces herself, as well as doing her own single artwork and video, and Abstract is a fine showcase of what she can do. It sounds big – the electronics crunch and thud the song into life – but it’s also got a smooth, delicate groove, and Halima’s vocal soaks the song in soul. If the rest of her music is at this level, Halima will more than manage to live up to the hype. - NBHAP
This single has its hooks in us deep. With a melodic flow and really excellent lyricism, Lil Halima seems to have a summer hit with "Train", and we're certainly glad we have come across it. Skating across the production on it, Lil Halima quickly finds her creative zone, and, wonderfully, she doesn't let up at all. Hear this one, and be on the lookout for more from her. - Hillydilly