There’s a simplicity to “Stella Brown,” that can be amazing at times. There’s a Strokes vibe for certain, but I hear many other influences after several listens.
[embedded content]The kids are getting into it too, which is exciting to see. Good music will always live on.
[embedded content]What’s even more exciting is Jelani’s back catalog of music that we can delve into, where he runs through styles reminiscent of Blur, Frank Ocean, and Interpol. I love that he tries his hand at pop, rap, reggae, and rock. Jelani Aryeh is nothing if not versatile.
[embedded content]He’s a cool cat who’s been paying dues for a while now, so it’s time we all start paying attention to the man and his music.
[embedded content]I think we will, as he’s getting a lot of radio play on SiriusXMU and garnering a nice little cult following.
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