Earlier this year, Hackney-born rapper and poet John Glacier released her debut album Like A Ribbon, cementing her place as one of the UK’s most compelling new voices. The record quickly earned widespread acclaim, appearing on “Best Albums of 2025 So Far” lists from Pitchfork, The Guardian, Stereogum, Time Out, and more.
Glacier returns with a surprise deluxe edition of Like A Ribbon—featuring five brand new tracks with production from Skrillex, Clams Casino, and Omari Lyeseight. Inspired by the changing seasons and the cycles of life intertwined within them, the deluxe release serves as a stunning final chapter in the Like A Ribbon series, further propelling Glacier into the global cultural spotlight.
Since the album’s release, Glacier’s star has only continued to rise. She’s fronted global campaigns for Stone Island and Burberry, and delivered captivating performances at C2C New York, Primavera Sound Barcelona, LIDO Festival London, and a defining set on The Park stage at Glastonbury.
A highly sought-after vocalist even before her debut project SHILOH: Lost For Words, Glacier has redefined UK rap with a diaristic approach that captures the mundanity of everyday life and the complexities of human emotion through her singular phrasing and perspective. Her creative force extends beyond music, with contributions to Daniel Lee’s iconic debut campaign for Burberry and appearances in campaigns for Alexander McQueen, and more—earning fans among Grace Wales Bonner, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Miu Miu, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, and J.W. Anderson. Plus gracing the covers of magazines include Mix Mag, Crack, Kaleidoscope, Time Out London, and Boy.Brother.Friend.
On Like A Ribbon, Glacier dives deep into her immersive sound world—abstract yet relatable, tied to her Hackney roots while existing on an entirely different plane. In her own words, the album represents “a ribbon cascading, falling, and taking on new forms.”
One of the year’s most critically acclaimed rap albums, Like A Ribbon stands as an unconventional, truly unique masterpiece. Its deluxe version marks yet another grand statement from an artist who has proven herself to be one of the UK’s most unapologetic and unclassifiable rising stars.
John Glacier
Like A Ribbon (Deluxe)
(Young)
- Satellites
- Don’t Cover Me
- Money Shows (feat. Eartheater)
- Emotions
- Nevasure
- Steady As I Am
- Found
- Home
- Ocean Steppin’ (feat. Sampha)
- Dancing In The Rain
- Heaven’s Sent
- Fly With Me
- Couldn’t Get Back
- Let the money fall, let the money rain
- Restoration
- Nobody (feat. Blue Daisy)
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