In the current indie-hip-hop climate in the Philippines, all the artists are going gaga in competing to see who should be on top in leading this parade of sound from all these artists. Now, the competition is harsh, especially with social media as a vital force for every song to trend, but there’s no denying that some good tracks are still yet to be discovered. This is where the artist from Dasmariñas, Cavite, Philippines, Sir Amor Jude Thadeus Soriano, or more popularly known as Jude the Zaint, comes in with the track “Vivamax and Chill” carrying his banner.
With a career that goes back since 2009, it is safe to say that Jude the Zaint has already established a name in the industry. Back when he was still known as “Amor,” Jude had already released three mixtapes and performed as a front act for Loonie and Abra in a private event in 2012, which proves the position that he has in this industry, and to emphasize that further, he is the founder of the record label PLPRN Records.
On “Vivamax and Chill,” the chord opens with these laid-back dirty beats that come from the smooth lines of bass accentuated by synths, which create this chill vibe that surely reflects the title. It is a clean and polished production that features a clever use of voice effects and lo-fi aesthetics that is 100% an earworm that would be hard to get out of the listener’s head. It is a song about casual sex; there’s no other word to describe that. It is a pretty straightforward track with lines and witty verses that capture some varying cadence, which also reflects through the song’s tempo. It is playful, yet it is chill—it is fast then smooth.
Ultimately, “Vivamax and Chill” is a surprisingly refreshing track. It is catchy because of its polished production, and the song goes through the normalization of casual encounters. This song checks all the boxes for entertaining, vibey, fire, and playful! So, stream “Vivamax and Chill” by Jude the Zaint on Spotify! Follow Jude the Zaint to learn more about this artist and their music!
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Born and raised in one of the 7000-ish islands in the Philippines, a self-proclaimed professional fangirl, with a degree in Biology. She probably annoy the people around her so much for not speaking and speaking too much. A frustrated writer, yes!
