Many people I know, would put aside their Akon and R-kelly tapes and listen to Jon Germain in their stead. However very few of these people are Ghanaian; they are citizens of the west, who would love to hear the new sound of R'n'B. A sound that fuses the Charlie Wilson type of rhythm and blues, with other experimental sounds.
I dare
say that in Africa, Jon Germain can easily be defined as the leader of
this sound, blazing a trail that fuses the silky voiced stories, told in
true R'n'B pattern and mashed with other sounds like rock and Hip-hop.
This style has been brought to life in many songs from both his debut
and sophomore albums. With songs like Quiver, Monday, Breathless, Can't
explain and more.
Jon Germain's most recent
attempt at making good music, breaks the bar. Being a writer with a
thirst for both good music and exclusives, I make it a point to
periodically check on the Channel O Awards nominee. A month ago, I
finally heard what my ears have been itching for- Jon Germain has new
music and I had to hear it first.
Taking a
road-trip with him to Aburi (where he had a private concert), gave me
the chance to hear, "Threesome". The track features VGMA artiste of the
year nominee, E.L and Millitant Mindz Record boss, Dee Moneey. It's
verses weigh the male tendency to love one woman and want to be in
another's bed. Jon and the two others find a way to make the song sound
less explicit than it should.
E.L brings a
soft approach to his delivery, prancing his ability to be a lady's man.
His verse solidifies his diversity. Making it easy to understand why he
has the highest nominations at this year's VGMA's.. Dee Moneey, shows
his growth as well. Bringing in his bi-lingual abiliies.
Dee
Moneey hit all the high notes on this. Scoring points with lyrics, flow
and timing and displaying his impressive grip of the GA language. Jon
Germain weaved this track like a true song-writer. Tasteful lyrics,
neatly arranged on a fine piece of instrumental, with a message that'd
make many smirk. The man, who admits he used to be a rapper, took the
last verse (in Hip-Hop, the last verse is reserved for the strongest
performer), attempting to break the norm again. He ends the song in a
manner that makes you itch to hear it again.
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