Jessica Nicole Brown - Chinese Food
Hip Hop/Rap
Tennessee, United States
Overall Impression: Wildy unique, lathered in style, and chock full of character, Jessica Nicole Brown's marvelously quirky and refreshingly humorous "Chinese Food" is a wonderfully creative piece of hip-hop songwriting that manages to be musically engaging without taking itself too seriously, which is most certainly a breath of fresh air in the modern hip-hop musical landscape. Jessica Nicole Brown clearly wants her listeners to have great fun with this track and thanks to her charismatic vocal performance, brilliant chuckle-worthy lyrics, and undeniably relatable subject matter, she's absolutely succeeded!
Strongest Point(s): Whilst "Chinese Food" offers plenty in the way of compelling ideas, the first and foremost electrifying spark that brings the track to life is undoubtedly Jessica herself and her undeniably engaging vocal style and effortless lyrical command. Showcasing both great range and control over her voice, she's able to seamlessly alter her style and approach in order to both fit in and enhance the various creative paths the track explores. Jessica manages to transform her vocal style in an instant when the track fleets between its moments of subdued refrain and attention-grabbing intensity and this not only strengthens the overall narrative of the lyrics but helps give the music a strong sense of flow. Speaking of lyrics, Jessica is clearly a gifted lyricist and possesses a style that is a breath of fresh air and you'll be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't feel the need to crack a smile while listening. The arrangement is both strong and well-crafted and offers a great deal of variation despite the track's shorter runtime. The bass-led, groove-heavy first half for instance contrasts brilliantly with the harder-edged, more sonically bombastic latter half, and allows the music and performances to explore some particularly intriguing creative territory, resulting in a thoroughly worthwhile listening experience I'll certainly enjoy coming back to.
Target Audience Appeal: "Chinese Food" is a delightfully original-sounding hip-hop track and I'm sure many a hip-hop lover will think just the same.
Artist target suggestions: Childish Gambino, Doja Cat, Flyana Boss, Ice Spice, Nicki Minaj, Kaliii, A$AP Rocky, Kanye West, Megan Thee Stallion, Flo Milli
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About the Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session guitarist, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at a degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar as well as teaching it, helping students learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and become proficient in home recording.