Producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist JRTA has spent a lifetime manifesting their dreams and has finally hit the ground running with their newest project. Having released a steady treasure trove of new music throughout the year, they have given their fans a plethora of examples to point to their musical excellence. Their new EP “Down Shiftin” offers a keen demonstration of the artist’s musical proclivities, highlighted by its titular track. Through this single, the artist puts on a clinic in the glitch genre and showcases their talents thoroughly in this upbeat and movable anthem.
The piece begins with gusto on an upbeat note and a short percussive introduction counts the music in. We hear an immediate eruption of electronic sensations as the tempo picks up speed and builds in intensity. Through the steady beat and heavy tonal embellishments, we feel a sense of motivation throughout the track.
Through their lyrics, the artist gives an autobiographical account of their own life outlook in following their passions at a later stage in life. Vulnerable and raw, we feel a sense of connection and admiration for their story, ambition, and determination to make their dreams a reality. Lines like “Too old to be here, too young to die” reinforce this point and offer introspection into the mind behind the music. Having seen such a unique style of production from this artist at such a pivotal moment in both their life and musical career, fans can only wait with hope and anticipation to see what they could possibly have coming down the pipeline in the near future.
Written by Nick Gumas
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