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You may know Jorjiana for her breakout banger "ILBB2" with a GloRilla remix, but we implore you not to stop there. The Midwest femcee from Michigan City, Indiana just released a new song "Time" and an accompanying music video, and it's a pretty compelling mix of genres.
First off, her verses are pretty speedy but still mellow as she reflects on trying to stay motivated, self-focused, and determined as her fame grows and its circumstances consume her. Many lyrics reference material growth such as international travel and connecting with fans supporting Jorjiana's music, whereas others speak on themes of lost friends, rampant negativity, and trying to avoid feeling lost while maintaining her personal drive.
However, the beat on "Time" – produced by EMRLD – is what might surprise fans who only heard "ILBB2" or other hard-hitters like "Wok Sauce." A light drum beat, wistful pianos, and wondrous brass give this cut a very jazzy feel, and Jorjiana flows quite well over it with a deadpan delivery.
Folks might scoff at this attempt from the 20-year-old, but there's actually some solid precedent for this interesting and well-executed genre fusion. Her track "Elevator Spaghetti," for example, takes on more of a bossa nova-centric sound while still maintaining the general lounge atmosphere "Time" embodies as well as it does.
Neither the beat nor the verses diminish each other's impact, and the simple, melancholy, but tender approach to both fit together very nicely. We can't wait to hear what Jorjiana has in store next, and we hope even more interesting idiosyncrasies are in store.
Quotable Lyrics
I'm not used to this lifestyle, need some love, give it right now,
I'm hugging a fan, I can't cry now, uh-huh,
Losing the battle, but I'm picking a fight,
Heart froze over, I'm covered in ice
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Kevin Abstract, like his stage name suggests, is back with another creative record. "GEEZER" is the name, and it sports a feature from singer, rapper, and actor, Dominic Fike. This now makes this their second ever collaboration, with the first being 2019's "Peach" from Kevin's ARIZONA BABY.
This track is also kind of special as it serves as the lead single for the former BROCKHAMPTON member's next solo LP, Blush. Per Hypebeast, fans should expect it to drop on June 27. Per Genius, its shaping up to be a stacked project too with potential features from JPEGMAFIA, The Kid LAROI, Danny Brown, Quadeca, and more.
Of course, this will be Kevin Abstract's fourth solo LP with American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story, ARIZONA BABY, and 2023's Blanket being the predecessors.
On "GEEZER," him and Fike have some great chemistry over this indie instrumental, which shouldn't be a surprise. The duo has some great humor about them too. They cheekily rap about being afraid of not chasing their dreams.
The parent element goes a long way in urging listeners to not feel like you are bound to one path in life. "I said, "Damn, back then you used to be my right hand" / What happened? / She said, "Dad, you got old and then you ruined my plans," Fike raps.
Check out the track below.
Quotable Lyrics:
She ain't get accepted where the teacher recommended (Uh-oh)
She still makin' coffee at the age of thirty-seven (Uh-oh)
I know it's a small town, but the mall now looks small now
I guess the lesson is never let your guard down
Banks put up the buildings and your parents build the fences
Please don't stay behind them in your mid-twenties
