Rap and hip-hop is not just about music, it is a whole new movement and culture, a revolutionary way to express one’s identity, struggles, and dreams. Joel Jungle’s latest release embodies all these with his latest release SPLIT, a fresh and compelling album that is a must-listen for rap and hip-hop listeners. It’s full of tracks that blend his artistry in music and storytelling. Dive in with these stand-out tracks that are definitely bangers!
The album started with Intro, a brief yet hard-hitting as a tone-setter, it’s a bold kick-off that gives a hint on the concept and vibes of the album.
Amazement is the second track which exudes power, resiliency, and confidence. The beats and basslines are chill, layered, and defined. The instrumental is paired perfectly with Joel Jungle’s delivery, the rap’s pace and flow are smooth which conveys reflective and confident emotions. The highlight of the song centers around the idea that our environment shall not define us, it shall not confine us nor keep us from success, knowledge, and influence. Rather, we contribute to this environment and build something from all our experiences in and outside of it.
The Reality Cheque, on the other hand, has the same vibe with the first track. The layered beats and synths are minimal and gritty which highlights the raps and verses more. It’s honest and authentic which feels like a slap of truth.
The lines hit so hard with Supposed to Win, a type of song you’d listen to with long periods of grind and hustle. It sounds like a classic hip-hop song you’d hear on action scenes in movies, it’s dripping with swag and punch.
Got Me Driftin’ is also a standout track that started with a hypnotic and laid-back feel. The way he weaved his lines demonstrated his artistry in lyricism. The song evokes the feeling of being lost in thought and uncertainties.
The eight track Surviving Time sounds bop with an impactful blend of introspective lyrics and a flowing and smooth rhythm and beats. Just like Supposed To Win, it’s also a song to motivate you during the hustle. It carries an optimistic and positive weight despite the struggles, darkness, and the grind, a sense of hope in surviving times.
Scars Became Stylish is a personal favorite with its figurative and symbolic lyrics along with compelling and layered beats. The concept that scars became stylish is a testament of endurance and resilience, it empowers and embraces one’s past and pains.
The last track Solitude is such a great way to conclude the album. The storytelling is superb and solid. The beats added depth along with the verses that tied the album together. From the struggles, survival, and identity that was tackled from the first tracks, the song creates space for solitude and sit with it. The lyrics “spill my own blood on the spoken art” feels so personal. It also highlights his dedication to his art, his efforts to always deliver.
Overall, the twelve tracks on this album offer unique perspectives. Joel Jungle created a thought-provoking lyrical themes and diverse music palette that enhances one’s listening experience. If you are interested in classic raps and hip-hop songs with profound and figurative lyrics, SPLIT will satisfy your sonic and audio itch! Make sure to add this to your music library!
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