Badmon – [Kill Jasper]
On one hand, you’ve got Kill Jasper: a 19-year old talent emerging from Compton, California whose voice and thoughtfully-melodic tone are his defining features. On the other hand, you’ve got Melvoni: a Brooklyn-bred name a few years younger than Jasper, but similarly melodic and faithfully emotive in his vocals. Today, pairing the two artists in a song that envelops the talent of opposite coasts, Jasper and Melvoni are here to unveil “Badmon” – an obviously melodic cut, but one that dives just deep enough to cut through the oversaturated market of melodic rap right now. Just under 3 minutes in length, “Badmon” is a paced release, resorting to a speed under which both artists’ vocals are able to fully shine. With each line, from Jasper’s rags-to-riches opening verse to the heart-in-hand shine of Melvoni’s feature, the song uses vocals to light the way while the production creates a consistent, impassioned backdrop, conducive to such a sound. Flowered with brief guitar licks, echoing background vocals, and even the in-and-out presence of the drums, every step along the way is calculated, and every note delivered in its fullest emotion. The result, a standout release in Kill Jasper’s growing catalog, and another must-listen …