The Footprint

The Footprint
The Footprint
Studio album by Kourage Beatz NSI
Released	March 7, 2025
Genre	Alternative; R&B; reggae; pop; hip-hop;
Length	35:23
Label	NSI Nation; Ditto Music;
Producer	Kourage Beatz NSI (exec.); Skazi; Sarz; Blaisebeatz; Telz; Magicsticks; P.Priime; BMH; Tempoe;
Kourage Beatz NSI chronology
Singles from The Footprint
	"Fadeaway"; Released: 27 December 2024; "Strangers with Memories"; Released: 17 January 2025; "Shadows in Bloom"; Released: 17 January 2025;

The Footprint is the second studio album by Nigerian record producer and songwriter Kourage Beatz NSI.^[1] It was released through NSI Nation and Ditto Music on March 7, 2025.^[2] It serves as the follow-up to his previous joint extended play with Lil Tra$h and Lil Revive, DRIP & FLEX (2024).

Background and release

After the release of his two-pack promotional single Strangers with Memories/Shadows in Bloom, Kourage Beatz NSI announced the album on January 28, 2025, via Instagram.^[3] On March 7, 2025, Kourage released his sophomore album via his record label NSI Nation.^[4]^[5]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Encomium Magazine	4.5/5^[6]

The Footprint received a positive review. According to ChikaIke of Encomium Magazine, the album is a "bold, genre-defying album that blends heart, innovation, and authenticity. With standout collaborations and a clear artistic vision, Kourage Beatz NSI doesn’t just leave a footprint—he leaves a legacy". Mena Report called it "A bold statement of legacy and faith".^[7]

Track listing

*The Footprint* track listing^[8]^[9]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"The Footprint (Intro)" (featuring Tyla Jane)	Tochi Clement Tyla Jane	Kourage Beatz NSI	3:34
2.	"By Your Grace" (featuring Veekee James)	Tochi Clement Veekee James	Kourage Beatz NSI	3:14
3.	"Strangers with Memories" (featuring miwa and Muyeez)	Tochi Clement Miwa Muyeez Julia Michaels	Kourage Beatz NSI Skazi	3:28
4.	"Fadeaway" (featuring NSI RECORDS and Ellen Haad)	Tochi Clement Ellen Haad	Kourage Beatz NSI Sarz	2:11
5.	"Shine" (featuring Lola Rae and Emmyblaq)	Tochi Clement Lola Rae Emmyblaq	Kourage Beatz NSI Blaisebeatz	3:16
6.	"People Are So Cold" (featuring Kaye Styles and Dotman)	Tochi Clement Kaye Styles Dotman	Kourage Beatz NSI Telz Magicsticks	3:37
7.	"Shadows in Bloom" (featuring Miwa and Muyeez)	Tochi Clement Miwa Muyeez Julia Michaels	Kourage Beatz NSI Skazi	3:26
8.	"Disguise" (featuring Ayola and GoodGirl LA)	Tochi Clement Ayola GoodGirl LA	Kourage Beatz NSI BMH Tempoe	2:58
9.	"Blue Hydrangeas" (featuring St. Seii, Ellen Had, and Tyla Jane)	Tochi Clement St. Seii Ellen Haad Tyla Jane	Kourage Beatz NSI P.Priime	3:04
10.	"Oh My Darling (Sad Song)" (featuring Vwillz and Tyla Jane)	Tochi Clement Vwillz Tyla Jane	Kourage Beatz NSI Telz	3:03
11.	"People Are so Cold (Remake)" (featuring Kaye Styles, Dotman, and Coast Contra)	Tochi Clement Kaye Styles Dotman Coast Contra	Kourage Beatz NSI	3:24
Total length:				35:23

Personnel

Credits adapted from Spotify.^[8]

Performers

Kourage Beatz NSI – primary artist, songwriter, producer (all tracks)
Tyla Jane – featured artist (track 1, 9, 10)
Veekee James – featured artist (track 2)
miwa – featured artist (track 3, 7)
Muyeez – featured artist (track 3, 7)
Julia Michaels - songwriter (track 3, 7)
NSI RECORDS - featured artist (track 4)
Ellen Haad - featured artist (track 4, 9)
Kaye Styles - featured artist (track 6, 11)
Dotman - featured artist (track 6, 11)
Ayola - featured artist (track 8)
GoodGirl LA - featured artist (track 8)
St. Seii - featured artist (track 9)
Vwillz - featured artist (track 10)
Coast Contra - featured artist (track 11)

Production

Skazi – producer (tracks 3, 7)
Sarz – producer (tracks 4)
Blaisebeatz - producer (tracks 5)
Telz - producer (track 6, 10)
Magicsticks - producer (track 6)
BMH- producer (track 8)
Tempoe - producer (track 8)
P.Priime - producer (track 9)

Charts

Chart performance for *The Footprint*
Chart (2024)	Peak position
Nigeria Official Top 100 Albums (TurnTable)^[10]	78

References

^ "Kourage Beatz NSI: Redefining Music Production and Songwriting in the Modern Era". The Atlanta Inquirer. 12 December 2024. Archived from the original on 16 December 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
^ Sharpe, Josh. "Kourage Beatz NSI Releases Sophomore Album 'The Footprint'". Broadway World. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
^ @kouragebeatznsi (28 January 2025). "THE FOOTPRINT, THE ALBUM". Retrieved 22 March 2025 – via Instagram.
^ LDN Post (10 March 2025). "Kourage Beatz NSI makes his mark with sophomore album "The Footprint"—a bold step into global stardom". London Daily News. Archived from the original on 14 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
^ Magazine, Sheen (7 March 2025). "Kourage Beatz NSI Drops Sophomore Album "The Footprint"—A Powerful Statement of Legacy". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
^ "Album Review: Kourage Beatz NSI 'The Footprint'". Encomium Magazine. 7 March 2025. Archived from the original on 7 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
^ MENAFN. "Kourage Beatz NSI Releases Sophomore Album "The Footprint" – A Bold Statement of Legacy and Faith". Mena Report. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
^ ^a ^b "The Footprint/Kourage Beatz NSI". Spotify. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
^ "The Footprint by Kourage Beatz NSI". Apple Music. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
^ "Official Top 100 Albums". TurnTable. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

[1] "Kourage Beatz NSI: Redefining Music Production and Songwriting in the Modern Era". The Atlanta Inquirer. 12 December 2024. Archived from the original on 16 December 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2025.

[2] Sharpe, Josh. "Kourage Beatz NSI Releases Sophomore Album 'The Footprint'". Broadway World. Retrieved 22 March 2025.

[3] @kouragebeatznsi (28 January 2025). "THE FOOTPRINT, THE ALBUM". Retrieved 22 March 2025 – via Instagram.

[4] LDN Post (10 March 2025). "Kourage Beatz NSI makes his mark with sophomore album "The Footprint"—a bold step into global stardom". London Daily News. Archived from the original on 14 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.

[5] Magazine, Sheen (7 March 2025). "Kourage Beatz NSI Drops Sophomore Album "The Footprint"—A Powerful Statement of Legacy". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved 22 March 2025.

[6] "Album Review: Kourage Beatz NSI 'The Footprint'". Encomium Magazine. 7 March 2025. Archived from the original on 7 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.

[7] MENAFN. "Kourage Beatz NSI Releases Sophomore Album "The Footprint" – A Bold Statement of Legacy and Faith". Mena Report. Retrieved 22 March 2025.

[Spotify-8] "The Footprint/Kourage Beatz NSI". Spotify. Retrieved 22 March 2025.

[9] "The Footprint by Kourage Beatz NSI". Apple Music. Retrieved 22 March 2025.

[10] "Official Top 100 Albums". TurnTable. Retrieved 28 April 2024.

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