Rising talent and Toronto native, Jahkoy drops new single, “Odd Future.” This is the Canucks most down-tempo track and the most R&B he’s sound. WondaGurl, producer of “Crown,” (Jay-Z) and “Teen Spirit” (SZA), provided the hypnotic groove and laid back kick-drum.
Jahkoy, made the move to Hollywood in order for his “bipolar” sound to reach a whole new audience. “The community and market of music [in Toronto] isn’t as big as we think it is,” he confessed in an interview with Noisey.
The crooner has a knack for writing and a voice that has the ability to crossover to many genres. Jahkoy has also taken advantage of his geographical position in Hollywood in order to market his universal appeal. His previous records are energetic, deep house infused R&B tracks that pair well with Jahkoy’s sultry cooing.
“Odd future,” is a remorseful message of love that is clearly one-sided. “A tenderness from being in between/an ego that I force myself to feed/ignoring what I want for what I need…you take it all away and let me do all the fiending/you know how much I crave you.”
Jahkoy serenades throughout most of this five minute lush track, then raps a demanding sixteen bars asking for answers. “How ya gon get f***ed up and tell me it’s nothing?” He then returned back to his sensual vocals as the track takes a different approach, featuring a break-beat that creeps in for the last minute before fading out.
“Odd Future” has potential to crossover with its pop sensibilities and honest cuts. This is another bipolar track from Jahkoy that is a mixture of sounds that manage to remain cohesive.
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