John Glacier – Fly With Me
John Glacier’s ‘Fly With Me’ arrives as a declaration from one of UK rap’s most intriguing figures. The track serves as the first new material since her critically acclaimed debut album ‘Like A Ribbon’ dropped in February.
Working once again with producer Kwes Darko, Glacier crafts something that sounds like London’s brutalist architecture itself has corroded it. The production crackles with lo-fi intensity, building around a mesmerising synth loop that recalls early Odd Future while maintaining its dystopian edge. The result feels both confrontational and hypnotic, providing the perfect backdrop for Glacier’s stream-of-consciousness delivery.
Lyrically, the track finds Glacier commenting on her lifestyle with the kind of quiet self-belief that has become her signature. Lines like “I’m a sight to see, not a sight for sore eyes” demonstrate her poetic turn of phrase, while “This is my city so you need to fly with me” positions her as someone who knows exactly where she belongs. Her deadpan flow takes on a genuinely spellbinding quality, suggesting an artist hitting a new stride.
The timing feels strategic. Following triumphant performances at Primavera Sound Barcelona, LIDO Festival London, and a defining set on The Park stage at Glastonbury, Glacier appears ready to capitalise on her growing momentum.
