Tag: JDL

Mike Chek and TMI 215 Blend Rap and Grit in “Alright”

Detroit’s Mike Chek, a subterranean staple who quietly pens chart-topping R&B hits on the side, leans completely into the emotional fallout of ambition on his new single "Alright", featuring guest artist TMI 215. https://open.spotify.com/track/3l7HsXZuLdXn3LFmVnSqHl?si=9835f9f41db44d8b It operates in the heavy air of an aimless 3 AM drive. You immediately catch a melancholic, plucked string loop that circles your head, setting an undeniably tired but resolute mood. Soon,...

Trauma & Groove: Inside Al Kenizo’s “Don’t Lock Me Out”

Right, let's dive into this sonic soup, shall we? Al Kenizo's "Dont lock me out," a single teasing an upcoming album, has arrived. And… it's doing things. Things to my ears, things to my soul, possibly things to the structural integrity of my coffee table, which I may or may not have started tapping my foot on. https://open.spotify.com/album/3zlLqdL4N4H60BALBvqTcF?si=yZSd1aJuSc-2tn-R0OuikA The genre is tagged as "Soulful Electronic," and,...

JDL’s “Appel Manqué” Is A Soulful Critique Of Digital Distraction

JDL Music, the dynamic duo that began their journey post-COVID in 2020, has released a compelling new single, "Appel Manqué." This track, translating to “Missed...