There are several people who run about and use the term “eclectic” very loosely. There are also quite a few so called artists who will tell you that they are taking things to the next level. Quite a few will make some bold comparisons like “she is the next Jill Scott,” “his sound is reminiscent of Al Green” or “this album is the truth!” Some argue that this is a form of marketing and that it’s just the nature of the business. While others actually believe that he or she is pushing the boundaries of whichever genre they represent. Yet the listener is still misled or foolishly convinced like a Jedi mind trick. Jennifer Johns, however, does have the skills to back any claim she or her peoples may make.
The title of the album is overwhelming even to a bookworm such as I but there is no other way to describe the album. Each track stands out on its own. When you think Johns is going to hit you with one thing, she sneaks an uppercut in there to throw you off. With a production squad consisting of Spontaneous, Josh Evans, and Ryan Smith, Johns hits all the genres squashed together in the title. The overall chemistry flows throughout the album. heavyelectromagneticsoularpoeticjunglehop arrangement is clever and can satisfy any listener.
The highlights of the album are “Truth,” “Do You Believe in Love,” “Beautiful,” and “Fallen.” What is amazing is that each track is totally different from one another. They demonstrate John’s unique talent in creating a dish of exotic flavors. The hidden track also throws the listener off but in a good way.
Surprisingly, the only flaw is her rendition of Sade’s “Cherish the Day.” One would assume that if any artist could tackle Sade’s catalog, it would be Johns, but she does the track no justice. Johns however represents lovely on each cut. We can safely say that Johns has set a new musical standard that everyone should check for.
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