There’s a new sound emerging from North Texas and J’Moris is spearheading the movement. The Fort Worth rapper dropped his debut album Blac February just in time for Black History Month and he proves he’s unafraid to maneuver from serious topics like issues with the police to more fun topics like serenading a love interest.
The 16-track album is 55 minutes of pure and genuine revelations from the talented Skylar Records artist. His production is on point as he effortlessly raps over beats that are anything but regional.
J’Moris colors outside of the lines on songs “Alien”, “Make It Look Easy”, “Peace”, “I Wonder”, and “Letter To God.” Unlike many rappers out, J’Moris elevates the conversation in rap by fleshing out the ills of anxiety and depression.
“Make It Look Easy” is an example of J’Moris’ ability to transform a rap song into a cautionary storytelling experience. The harrowing singing in the background, along with the grimy southern rhythm of the song complements J’Moris’ soulful cadence.
He follows “Make It Look Easy” with the lay up “Peace”, featuring singer Valance. A fitting ode to February’s Valentine’s Day, Valance sings to his bae, “This depression runs deep, I need peace. Sometimes I get lost in my mind, I say that I’m doing fine…come rescue me from the demons I see.” Again, J’Moris is deeper than rap. He reaches in the core of his soul to create what is becoming known as “Life” 0music.
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On “I Wonder”, he questions his way of life while admitting that sometimes “I don’t like myself”, an admission that rappers would normally steer away from considering that their role is to be the drip god with no esteem issues. J’Moris is far from a flexer. His struggle is real and he spills that over into his music. It’s not a game.
“Letter To God” is a hustler’s heart wrenching plea for a higher power to provide alleviation. J’Moris talks about his battle to make the right choices while on the paper chase rapping, “It’s hard to live right when you’re in a world of pain, if I die tonight don’t let me die in vain,” but calms his angst with the fact that he’s doing it all for his children.
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J’Moris is all about real music with real substance, but he also makes time to party. On his song “B.I.D. (Oowee)”, an acronym for Buss It Down, he injects a lively energetic performance on a headbanging, bass-heavy instrumental. The catchy hook reiterates the party vibe and is reminiscent of rappers 2 Chainz and Gucci Mane.
Blac February is a holistic hip-hop experience that has elements of rap, r&b, trap and soul wrapped in a nice presentation of carefully chosen beats and hard-cutting lyrics.
Rappers D. Hewitt, 254 Assassin, Bellafante, singer Valance and comedian Ben Jackson are all featured on the album.
The experiences of J’Moris throughout his life are definitely assets to his creative process. In the past, he has talked about his challenging upbringing.
“My family moved to Hillsboro, Texas, to try and get away, but to no avail. The crack epidemic consumed Hillsboro also. Watching my loved ones fall victim to the drugs or the streets, I felt I only had one choice. Use them both to my advantage and find a way out.”
He continued, “My older brother, Crunch, looked out for me a lot. He never wanted me in the streets but he also knew the outcome was inevitable. He showed me how to finesse the game more, how to be apart of the game but also be hands off, unseen. The lessons he taught me molded me into who I am today and also gave me the opportunities to graduate high school. Something he, or my little brother J Hodge, never did.”
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Despite the trials and tribulations that come with navigating life as a young, black man in America, J’Moris, who has been putting in work with the release of six EPs, two singles and now his debut album, has proven that ambition and persistence never fails.
For more information about J’Moris, check his website Black Diamond Music Group.
