That is the sixth full-length studio LP from Flint, Michigan emcee/producer Jon Connor. Somebody who’s steadily been holding it down for the final 2 a long time together with The Calling, Vinnie Chase & S.O.S. trilogies together with the Greatest within the World collection paying homage to a few of Jon’s influences, Salvation, Whereas You Had been Sleeping & Unconscious State. He was even signed to Aftermath Leisure/Interscope Data for six years earlier than departing after Car Metropolis wound up being shelved & is coming off III by giving Meals for the Soul.
“We’re Gonna Be Okay” begins with a soulful lure opener offering optimism for everybody feeling unsure forward of Donald Trump’s inauguration just a few weeks from now whereas “413” takes it to the basement due to DJ Silk speaking about refusing to cease till he will get precisely what he got here for. “I’m Tryin’” victoriously expands on the themes of the earlier joint making it an effort & after the “Nikell for the Soul” interlude, “On a regular basis” that includes Daylyt finds them each over kicks & snares shouting out their individuals.
Jag hyperlinks up with Jon on “Evolution of Superb” bringing a lure flare again to the desk as they speak about their greatness step by step evolving the best way it’s simply earlier than “Purple Velvet” that includes Stalley hyperlinks the pair collectively on high of this calming beat speaking about main the fakes the place they at with out even talking. “Take Flight” celebrates the jealousy & hate that motivated him to step his sport up main into the jazzy “New Day” talks seeing how far we will go taking it day-to-day.
After the titular interlude, “The Vibes” that includes Dizzy Wright heads for a groovier increase bap course tackling the acquainted theme of affection going additional staying with their respective companions whereas “They Marvel” that includes Locksmith talks about going by means of the whole lot. “Over & Over” maintains the uncooked beats reminding that there ain’t nothing new underneath the solar, however then “Double Murda” that includes Termanology exhibits a hardcore facet to them preparing for struggle referencing WWE Corridor of Famer, former 6-time world champion & Intercontinental Champion Randy Savage.
“So A lot Stress” calls for everybody to assist one another since we’re all heading tough along with being caught in our methods the older that we get & after the “Nights” interlude, “The Nice Design (Key Components of Love)” talks about individuals taking within the time to acknowledge the opposite facet of God’s best design of all of them. “One thing Dope About You” soulfully tells his romantic curiosity that he needs to make her smile & “Heaven on Earth” that includes MRK SX calmly talks making their very own paradise.
The observe “Blind Eye View” pushes additional in direction of the ultimate leg of Meals for the Soul dabbling with lure once more refusing to go backwards revealing that he doesn’t know the precise cause why that he sees the world the best way that he does & the outro ties all of it up within the type of this jazz rap nearer advising listeners to remain in management together with appearing now with regard of desirous to chase one’s desires believing half of what you’ve seen & query half of what you’ve been instructed in life.
Moderately than refusing to attempt to being something greater than what it’s nonetheless rewarding listeners with one thing that wasn’t too onerous to digest like he did on III final 12 months, he takes everybody again musically & lets you push ahead by laying out the thought-provoking lyrics Jon Connor is thought backed by a batch of infectious instrumentals & a strong message that nourishes the soul. If he nonetheless plans on placing out 24 produced by Beats by the Pound member KLC as introduced 3 years in the past, I’m sure it’ll be probably the most important materials of his profession.
Rating: 7/10
