J’Moris showcased a diverse range of musical styles on past cuts like “Crazy,” “Til It’s Gone,” and “Lesbian.” With the release of his brand new opus “Blac February,” fans receive more broad strokes of brilliance and a cohesive collection of tracks to be cherished for years to come. The pride & joy of Fort Worth, Texas kicks off the set with a congratulatory voicemail message from a friend(comedian Ben Jackson)who sings the rapper’s praises before hittin’ him up for cash. “Loan Shark” sets a hilarious tone for what’s to come before launching into a mellow head nodder called “Venting.” “There’s no limit to the grind when you’re working on a masterpiece” is the key line here & his hard work has already paid off in spades! The D.Hewitt & 254 Assassin featured “Alien” finds the lyricist ruminating over his daily existence as a Black man in America while “Yeah” casts deep thinking aside in favor of a non-stop party on the dancefloor. After unwinding with his lady in the previous joint, J’Moris compels the females to throw dat ass back “One Time” in a sonic highlight featuring Valance. Any woman he encounters should know they’re f***in’ wit’ a REAL one. No games here. He gets the job done!
On “Lonely Nights” Ben Jackson travels further down the rabbit hole of humiliation before J’Moris hits us with back-to-back bangers “Anymore” and the infectious gem “Make It Look Easy.” On the latter selection, J rides rhythms that appear to materialize from the heavens prior to settling into a comfortable groove for “Peace.” “Walking On The Moon” blasts through the speakers with the force of a meteor. Its futuristic Trap arrangement is both progressive and otherworldly. “B.I.D.”(Oowee) then proceeds to take listeners back to the club while the Bellafante featured “Say Whoa” keeps us there with its funky minimalistic construction. If there’s one joint on the project you’ll find yourself going back to it’s this cut. The hyper cartoonish aspects of the song give it heavy replay value…and then some.
Ben Jackson reemerges on the “Blac February” skit to demand a food stamp stimulus package and Sunday openings of Chick-fil-A before J’Moris takes over the reins on “Bleu Cheese.” The song represents another irresistibly catchy selection with strong commercial viability. The sampled harmonies mesh perfectly with J’s delivery while elevating his tales of trauma & depression. This track is the ideal representation of J’Moris’ talents. Content, flow, and execution are completely on point. “I Wonder” is a less successful version of the previous track. It covers similar subject matter but doesn’t possess the finesse or stand out soundscape that makes the former cut so compelling. The offering is a rare misstep for the engaging artist but one without enough impact to completely derail the entire production. “Letter To God” is the final song on the platter and it focuses on the rapper’s ongoing battle with temptation. We don’t know if J’Moris will ever conquer his demons but checking out his latest platter has surely been a blessing.
– Kevin Keith
