Long Island, New York rapper, singer/songwriter & producer Jehry Robinson returning received his 4th LP. Coming up 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 music“>Strange music & rapidly establishing himself with the KC indie powerhouse by dropping his full-length debut 20/Twenty the summer season COVID had the world shutdown & a sophomore effort The Name Is Not Important the subsequent fall. It’s already been a pair years since Drink More Water & is ending the month the way in which Strange began it with Hella Highwater.
Struggle Jennings joins Jehry on the heartfelt intro “Gates” telling the story of a member of the family who was not too long ago launched from a 12-year jail sentence whereas “Pour Up” that includes Doobie finds the two speaking about smoking or ingesting once 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 individual isn’t keen to develop whereas “Marathon” that includes Ty March sings about giving their lovers all the pieces.
“Better” sends an sarcastic letter to that 1 one who’s consistently 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 at any time when he consumes liquor whereas “Slumber” hopes of getting up from the darkness at some point.
Wyshmaster produces the 2nd single “Pay Me” leaning in the direction of nation pop instrumentally singing that he doesn’t should 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 whenever you’re gone. “Backwoods” takes the Americana route a little bit 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 Heart” experiences a breakup.
“Feel So Long” comes off assuring about all of us having our personal kinds of ache & that contributing drastically to creating us sturdy whereas the poppy “Why Don’t You” asking for the rationale this individual 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 means 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 desires 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 trustworthy & extends a confidential actuality verify to these in want of it.
Score: 8/10