Jeppediinho - Games of Life

​Jeppediinho

Games of Life
self-released; 2025

By Matt Jensen
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Jeppediinho opens Games of Life with the confidence of someone who has spent years figuring out what actually drives his music. Working out of Stockholm, he pieces together classic house, hard rock accents, pop gloss, and bright 80s colors in a way that feels intentional rather than stitched together for effect. The record relies on a revolving set of anonymous vocalists from Sweden, England, the United States, and Australia, and each one nudges the songs in a distinct direction. Even without names attached, I can hear the contours of their personalities shaping the flow of the album.

For all the stylistic ingredients in play, Jeppediinho seems far more invested in mood, momentum, and emotional clarity. He assembled the album partly in Stockholm and partly through remote sessions scattered across the world, but the result is surprisingly focused. When I listen through it, I hear less of a debut producer showing off range and more of an artist trying to map out the shifts that come with growth, uncertainty, and the work of getting back up.

“Illusion” opens the record and lands exactly where it aims. It is a straightforward club track with bright electronic drums and a neon pulse. The vocals are solid and the song about being ghosted has a hook that gets the job done. “The Wrong Time” works within a similar space but with a sharper kick and a vocalist who brings more urgency. “Lost In My Mind” leans on big synth stacks, while “Find Myself” pushes toward introspection within the limitations of a dance track. I really liked the synth design on “I'm Unbreakable” and “What Are You Waiting For” keeps the momentum up.

As the album moved forward, I found myself responding to “We Are The Winners,” “What's Your Mentality,” and “The Power Inside,” even though the emotional palette stayed locked in place. It reminded me of nights in college when every club track aimed for the same rush of adrenaline and the same sense of release. That atmosphere is a constant throughout Games of Life.

If the first few songs connect, the rest will too, because the energy, intention, and emotional temperature barely shift. The songs echo one another in structure and tone, which makes the album coherent but also predictable. It becomes a continuous run of bright synths, steady kicks, and the same familiar spark meant to keep a crowd moving. If you're looking to get people sweating on the dance floor with high energy songs this album will definitely do the trick.

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