JOHO is a rapper/singer/songwriter who recently released Youth in Retrospect. It s a four-part story reminiscing about life from childhood to present day. That in a nutshell makes this album an autobiography.
There are a lot of different approaches to the music. Up first is “Red Soda'' which is very nostalgic from the music to the lyrics. The music is very airy and atmospheric and there is also a lot of traditional singing as well. “NightLight” felt more flashy but was still airy and atmospheric but felt a little more appropriate for a club. By the time we get to “Droptop” the vibe starts to feel way more festive than nostalgic. The song is filled to the brim with instrumentation. That airy and atmospheric quality is all over songs like “One of Those Nights (feat. Kiev)” and “Foreign (feat. KD).” On that note, so are the hooks. The songs are undeniably infectious and I enjoyed the guest spots which gave the song variety. “Left on Read” (feat. Jonesy)” is undeniably sensual. The vocals are very smooth. The instrumental aspects of the song match the vocals with similar texture and tone. I would say it’s a very relaxing and serene song. “Stone Cold” came out of nowhere and felt like an outlier. The song is way more aggressive than anything that came before and reminded me of southern rap. It felt especially noticeable since the previous song was “Left on Read” (feat. Jonesy).” The very next song is “Everyday” is very sincere and heartfelt. One of the highlights was “Bitter (feat. Kaylie King & Maxgotthetracks).” I loved the guitar on the track as well as all the vocal performances. Truth be told the hook was the most memorable the album for me. I also have to mention “Meet Me at the Park'' which is a nine-minute song but is also more or less straight pop. Youth In Retrospect is an ambitious effort. JOHO detailed his important moments in his life through song. This felt like an album that will be appreciated by fans of pop and hip-hop. Take a listen.
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