Tennessee-Based Rapper and Songwriter Jay Flex Displays Such Strength and Vulnerability With His New Project, Dubbed “Composure”

An artist who has made a reputation for his smooth and powerfully distinct vocals, first-class rapping, and accomplished songwriting, Jay Flex’s knack for storytelling and ear for sound have earned him a lot of attention from fans, critics, and industry heavyweights. He is a versatile and dynamic artist, showcasing maturity and depth way beyond his years. He writes from a place of strength and vulnerability, effortlessly moving through different sounds while remaining himself and at home in them all. Acclaimed and recognized for his versatility and strength, Jay continues his mission of entertaining, inspiring, and empowering by borrowing from real-life experiences.

His new EP, “Composure” is out, and it is everything his fans have come to expect of this audacious artist. In this collection, his songwriting stems from personal experiences, drawing strength from his own pain and vulnerability. And while the lyrical content of most of these tracks centers on heartache and bitterness, there are more boastful lines and creative references thrown in there for good measure.

The opening track “LNF” featuring Wetjet, is an impassioned bloodletting full of frankness and vulnerability over the hypnotic production. Levitating over the beat like he is moonwalking, Jay delivers smooth verses that is catchy and undeniably haunting. It is the fact that you can perfectly feel the music transporting you that lends this tune its unique appeal. The signature hi-hats, 808-driven beat, phased bass, and drums create such an invigorating beat that it is best enjoyed at maximum volume.

The mellow, expressive, and thoughtfully laid keyboard sets the tone for “Missing You”- a sentimental ballad that some listeners battling heartbreaking emotions might be able to find comfort in. This track showcases Jay’s deep understanding of, and interest in, varied melodies and cadences, and Jay is openly vulnerable with this melodic rap song imbued with teenage angst in similar fashion to Juice WRLD’s music.

The title track, featuring SuperDuperWavey, leaves a lasting impact with its emotive delivery and impeccable flows The emotive delivery and impeccable flows underscore the weight of the lyrics, and it is also hook-heavy with a sensational concoction of technical lyricism, intricate flows, tongue-twisting wordplay, inventive flows, and memorable bars.

“Composure” exposes melodic, emo-inspired compositions that exhibit Jay’s songwriting skill. The tracks here harbor melodic flows to complement their melancholic subjects but still have hopeful revelations to help listeners move on from seemingly tumultuous situations.

Jay articulates thoughts and emotions that many may find difficult to express, such as being vulnerable and hurt; offering lyrics that touch on heartbreak and fragmented feelings.

“Composure” is a groundbreaking musical approach that provides a sense of familiarity through the real-life inspired lyrical content that so many listeners can gravitate toward.

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