Establishing the mood with an astral synthscape melody featuring pulsating notions, expanding with atmospheric ad-libs and textured Afrobeats, JENUEL opens Body with dimensionality and ethereal allure. The track evolves with observational prose delivered with a contemporary edge, as the main design of the track invites us to dance, aligned with the lyrics and concept of the song.
We immediately connect with the feel-good energy and summer-ready vibes that come to life. JENUEL has created an infectious record that feels effortless, youthful and intentional. There is no doubt that Body holds a cinematic allure, and we could imagine the track landing a sync placement in an episode of Adults, Beauty in Black, or Euphoria, whilst its carefree energy would also fit perfectly within a summer sequence in a film like Dope or The Sun Is Also a Star.
There is a definite hypnotic energy that transmutes and the delicate sound design details perfectly accompany the timbre switch-ups and playful energy with a high emotional quotient that JENUEL delivers. The vocals remain central to the composition, with JENUEL demonstrating the confidence of an artist who feels he has discovered his unique sound. The artwork for the song is also quite trippy and psychedelic, matching the more cerebral vibes that manifest with the track.
We appreciate that Body marks JENUEL‘s debut single and offers an introduction to an artist clearly unafraid to experiment. At just 19, the Orlando-based artist draws inspiration from Juice WRLD, Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars, whilst writing primarily from his own experiences and remaining open to different genres.
Speaking on his writing process, JENUEL simply says, “Everthing I write about is from my experiences in life mostly. Sometimes I write about things I haven’t experienced but seen.” We love this raw authenticity.
Needless to say, we appreciate the vibrant energy and undeniable summer appeal of Body, and we’re excited to see where JENUEL takes his sound next. Body has been added to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists.