Fell In Love With Brazil
After teasing some of its tracks throughout 2020, Jevon has finally let fans into his Brazilian- inspired album, ‘Fell In Love with Brazil’. 12 tracks long, inspired by his late grandfather, his latest body of work is full of warmth and versatility as he brings the sound of Brazil to the UK stage. Over the course of his career, Jevon has shown us that he is nothing short of a talented artist. Since he first came on the scene in 2017 as part of the New Gen mixtape, his artistry has known no bounds releasing a steady stream of hits over the past few years. Now, he is ready to pour his experience and culture into a project that feels like his best work to date.
The album opens with ‘Forest Fire’, a track that opens the listener up to what they can expect from subsequent tracks. As we move into the main body, you can really hear the amount of effort and heart that has been put into each track, especially with this album being three years in the making. Working alongside highly praised Brazilian artists Rincon Sapiência and Marcos Valle, fans are submerged into the sounds of Latin, samba and bossa nova as Jevon brings the heat of Brazil to the UK. ‘Gringo’ sees the rapper combine R&B and reggaeton, melodically rapping over a lively beat. The exploration of his heritage is heard in tracks such as ‘Na Hora’ and ‘Girl from Bahia’, as the self-proclaimed “Bad Boy from Inglaterra” weaves between Portuguese and English with ease and flair. Tracks like ‘Lil Ze’, ‘Gracie Brothers’ and ‘Heaven’s Calling’ flex Jevon’s lyrical ability filled with wordplay and punchlines that show he is a man of many talents.
Like the title, Jevon throws in tracks that are centred around the theme of love and falling in love. ‘Girl from Bahia’ is a sweet ode to a lover, whilst ‘Ghetto Cinderella’ portrays the scenes of a modern day romance. There is also a downfall to that love, as we hear in ‘Ego’, where the egos of two lovers get in the way of their love. This melodic rap track is soft with honest lyricism and ties in with the title of the album. The outro, which is named after the album, finishes the project perfectly in a full circle moment as he raps about his childhood and what lead him to reconnecting with his culture.
Even if you are not familiar with Latin American music, you can vibe to this album. He has created an amazing project that ties in two parts of his life, seamlessly creating this project without losing his core sound. This sonically innovative project sets him apart from his peers and brings forth the sounds of his upbringing to the forefront of the UK scene. If this is really Jevon’s final album, he has definitely solidified himself as an anchor in the UK music scene.