Lil Jube delivers an incredible project with his latest EP Liljube4pres, Vol. 1. The California rapper is straight to the point on the 7-track album coddling listeners with unique, bass-filled beats over steady tempos. Lil Jube runs the rhythm of each beat with the confidence of a veteran artist intermixed with the fresh sounds of the most innovative rappers out. Lil Uzi Vert and Travis Scott are the rappers that come to mind.
But, still there’s no comparison. Unlike so many artists that seem to be sprawling out of the hood, Lil Jube is able to hold his own as he consistently delivers listenable tracks, one after another.
Every song on Liljube4pres, Vol, 1 is a must listen. It helps that the songs tend to be no more than two minutes each, making the total project a 14-minute ensemble. Even more impressive, he only has one feature, a rarity in the corridors of rap music right now.
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On “BackonBullshit”, he features Lavish LB on the record proving that the dynamic duo are experts at painting a picture for the listener that is a direct transference of their lit experience. Here, Lil Jubes’ music is nothing close to bullshit.
Among the fan favorites are the two singles “Issue” and “Broad Day”. He concisely recounts his journey living the life of a rapper, as he effortlessly glides through the drama of people doubting his dreams and groupies catching on to his “IT” factor, post-performance.
Lil Jubes quickly capitalizes on his peak performances by transitioning to “Feeling Like Keef (Heartstop)”. He sticks to the format of the hustle and grind as he raps about his routine juggs. Lil Jubes is about his money, a message that is reiterated as the theme throughout the album.
“Make This Play” and “Cuddle” are no exceptions. He raps about the typical rap shit, such as fucking bitches and wiping noses. But, behind what seems to be the mandatory ingredients for a dope rap song, you can hear Lil Jubes hunger and passion for the game.
Then, there was “Jubetro”. We had to save the best for last. Goose bumps, cold chills, fast-paced heartbeats. This is how you start an album. A true introduction with all the grimey slime of a “cultured” artist with real-life experience.
On “Jubetro”, Lil Jube takes one minute and 45 seconds to show you what he’s about. It’s simple. He didn’t come to play. As underground as his appeal may be perceived, his sound is ready for the mainstream.
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Born Jubilee Emojong, Lil Jube was raised in San Diego, CA, later moving to Northern California. After living in Sacramento for a while, Lil Jubes would move to Davis, CA, a city full of college students and elected officials.
“Living in a predominately white city came with its own struggles including racist comments and false accusations from teachers,” he said on his Spotify profile.
Despite the marginalization of society, Lil Jube focused his grind on his music. His first SoundCloud entry is documented two years ago with “No Bank” produced by FOOLPROOF.
From the beginning, he clearly had a great ear for beats. That’s half the battle with some artists never catching a vibe because of their inability to select hits. While hard-hitting, it was apparent that Lil Jubes was still trying to find his footing.
But, by 2019 the writings were written on the wall. He would follow up with several singles that included, “HOLLOWS FREESTYLE”, “STILL HITTIN LICKS”, and the Ghxstmode Rob produced songs “Back9ack” and “CUBA”.
The future looks bright for Lil Jube. Now, he just needs the right marketing and to build awareness through performances via festivals, schools, clubs and so forth because we definitely want to hear more from this artist.
Liljube4pres, Vol. 1 is officially on the MouthSoap Playlist.
