Lengthy Island, New York rapper, singer/songwriter & producer Jehry Robinson returning obtained his 4th LP. Arising virtually a decade in the past off his eponymous debut EP & the debut mixtape Pts. IV-VI few months later, his largest breakthrough got here round Christmas 2019 after signing to Unusual Music & rapidly establishing himself with the KC indie powerhouse by dropping his full-length debut 20/Twenty the summer time COVID had the world shutdown & a sophomore effort The Title Is Not Vital the following fall. It’s already been a pair years since Drink Extra Water & is ending the month the way in which Unusual began it with Hella Highwater.
Wrestle Jennings joins Jehry on the heartfelt intro “Gates” telling the story of a member of the family who was lately launched from a 12-year jail sentence whereas “Pour Up” that includes Doobie finds the two speaking about smoking or consuming after they in all probability shouldn’t embracing a county rap sound. “Good by Now” mixes nation, entice & pop realizing that love alone isn’t sufficient if the opposite particular person isn’t keen to develop whereas “Marathon” that includes Ty March sings about giving their lovers the whole lot.
“Higher” sends an sarcastic letter to that 1 one who’s always treats life like a contest over a creaky guitar & a clean reggae-style inflection in his vocals main into “Whispers” going for a pop rock vibe singing about not needing anybody to carry him down. “Whiskey Water” channels the vitality of a lonely southern dive bar utilizing water as a chaser each time he consumes liquor whereas “Slumber” hopes of getting up from the darkness someday.
Wyshmaster produces the 2nd single “Pay Me” leaning in direction of nation pop instrumentally singing that he doesn’t must be saved as a result of he’s too far gone whereas “Acoustic” that includes Jaimie Wilson becoming a member of forces for a duet in regards to the group of people that solely love you once you’re gone. “Backwoods” takes the Americana route a bit of passionately pleading that he doesn’t wanna decelerate as a result of it’s the one factor he is aware of whereas the summery “Mark on My Coronary heart” experiences a breakup.
“Really feel So Lengthy” comes off assuring about all of us having our personal kinds of ache & that contributing drastically to creating us robust whereas the poppy “Why Don’t You” asking for the rationale this particular person received’t say goodbye to him. “4 Seasons” that includes Zane Neale sings about loving their companions each season of the yr & the self-produced “Pilot” closes Hella Highwater out by turning this airplane round. “William Montgomery” nevertheless returns to his hip hop roots serving up a stunningly deft lyrical show.
Bringing musical fusion in a approach followers have come to know as his specialty, Hella Highwater pushes Jehry Robinson’s artistry additional than ever earlier than while tackling a outstanding theme revolving round all individuals having the aptitude of overcoming adversity & realizing our goals irrespective of how badly we’ve fucked up up to now as a result of we nonetheless matter to the necessary individuals in our lives. His palette is extra diversified even when it’s extra nation themed, he’s extra sincere & extends a confidential actuality examine to these in want of it.
Rating: 8/10