Jay Prince Promotes ‘Solitude’ in Sincere New Single

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East London rap star Jay Prince is known for dropping gems of wisdom. This time he does so with some friends in tow: UK R&B royalty Estelle and New York underground rapper Oddisee. The trio deliver ‘Solitude‘: a fresh, heartfelt ode to being open minded and open hearted. This track is catchy, inspiring, and oozes a warm soulful energy mixed with insightful bars.

The rapper, known for his unique style in the UK rap scene, starts the single with a word of intention: ‘This is the soul. If you know, then you know‘. Further to this, he incorporates jazz and soul into his introspective lyrics, reminding me of rappers like Common or Kojey Radical. 

This track promotes the investment in your mental wellbeing, and feeding your soul over your ego. The multi-talented artist has been outspoken online about his personal growth in his six year break since his last album. As a result of this break, he is returning to music with tales of getting through dark times. This track will speak to those prioritising spiritual and emotional wealth over anything superficial.

Furthermore, this track is made special in how well the threesomes vocals bounce off one another. The contrast of accents as Brooklyn-based Oddisee starts rapping is pleasing to the ear. Moreover, the rapper, part of the Diamond District rap crew, is an underrated jewel of the NY scene. He pulls together a profound performance on ‘Solitude‘. He’s a free thinker looking for ‘liberty to let my passion graze‘, as he puts it. Get ready for some bars that will get you reflecting.

In addition, Estelle contributes her illustrious vocals to a hook that gives the track structure. Stay tuned to the very end of the song for a few surprise bars from the singer. Estelle continually seems to be at the helm, or at the very least providing a co-sign, to the best and brightest British talent. In short, Jay Prince has officially rejoined the UK music scene with a splash.

It’s hard to balance making classic tracks with strong cultural commentary. This track neatly balances depth and delight, as production keeps the energy upbeat for easy listening. In conclusion, ‘Solitude‘ reminds us what Jay Prince can deliver, and makes us evermore excited for his upcoming album ‘Shine‘ dropping in May.

Jay Prince is on Instagram, X, Threads, and TikTok. Read more news pieces here and stream the single below.

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