Drawing us in with an atmospheric texture and astral synth melody with a cerebral riser, Allan Jamisen opens Gotta Do with dimensionality and pitched vocals with the assertive lyrics, “I gotta do what I gotta do… We gotta do what we gotta do…”
The opus expands with an airy crescendo, infused with dimensionality and an 8-bit synth line that has hyperpop adjacency, leading us to a boundless acid bassline and fierce vocal ad-libs. The piece is a trip!
We appreciate the high octane journey that we are being taken on, and the sonic switch-up for the artist who is showcasing his genre-defiant energy and broad capability as a creator. The creative ebbs and flows are sublime and the track is both video game friendly, and also perfect for a montage scene in a big film like a future version of The Hangover, or something like Limitless.
There is an empowering energy that manifests with the track, we are enthralled throughout and the vocal hooks serve as a mantra for moving forward and being our most authentic selves. We could also imagine this popping off at a festival like Tomorrowland!
On his message, the philosophical artist confesses, “‘I Gotta Do What I Gotta Do’ is a common phrase and a form of self-preservation – a defiant, almost egoistic affirmation in the face of uncertainty and adversity. Ultimately, in the lyric refrain ‘We Gotta Do What We Gotta Do,’ the collectivist spirit prevails over the illusionary premise of ego gratification.”
In essence, the track turns these simple phrases into hypnotic meditations on survival. We learn that it was written during a tough period in Allan’s life. It is designed to blend this emotional honesty with electronic brilliance, exploring modern human connection through melody and rhythm.
A self-taught outsider artist, inspired by figures such as Bowie, Dylan and Bacharach, Allan’s musical horizons stretch beyond his NYC stomping grounds. From performing with the choir in Phoenix to the LA clubs alongside producer Danny Saber and onto collaborations in Copenhagen with Claes Cornelius of Mega Records his journey is a heady mix.
Guided early on by Gaynel Hodge, songwriter of Earth Angel, Allan has collaborated with a variety of artists and embraced all forms and formats for producing, recording and disseminating art. His narrative speaks of creativity, determination and an indomitable will to speak.
We have added Gotta Do to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of the visionary artist, and anticipate future releases!