Nina Grae – Lost in Condesa [Single + Video]

Nina Grae‘s “Lost in Condesa” hits deep in a low-key, laid-back way. It feels like that solo getaway you realize you needed once you’re halfway across the world, finally breathing. With Ted DIGTL at the helm, the track marries smoky soul, bass-heavy groove, and left-field R&B, coming off like a stroll through Mexico City’s hidden corners, where the breeze has a different kind of serenity.

The song opens with a Spanish guitar loop, reminiscent of Jon B.’s “They Don’t Know.” When Nina’s voice enters, the whole track just flows. The drums follow a loose, unpredictable pattern, while the bass rumbles in and out, creating space in the arrangement. As the chorus lands, the instruments ease off, leaving space for gentle keys to emerge under Grae’s voice, adding an extra layer of mood to the song.

Nina is chasing personal clarity, looking for peace in the midst of life’s noise.  Lines like, “Had to find my center / Had to find myself” capture her introspective journey. When she sings, “Lost in Condesa and I’ve never been so sure/ Love opens every door,” the lyrics emphasize the realization that sometimes getting lost is a path to self-discovery.

The video’s grainy VHS style shows Nina journeying through Mexico City, capturing her wandering airports and streets, reconnecting with family, and enjoying quiet moments – all of which tie back to the song’s reaffirming message. And the final shot, which gazes out of an airplane window at clear blue skies over cottony clouds, ties up the story of escape and renewal in a nice bow.

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