Hillsboro, Texas-based artist J’Moris unveils a dynamic hip-hop appeal on his new album Toxic Lovespell, succeeding across both club-friendly swagger like “Loaded” to the adoring R&B smoothness of “She Knows.” J’Moris refers to the album as “the embodiment of striving for perfection but falling short and learning your imperfections are perfectly blended for you.” He continues: “Love and life is full of highs and lows, learning to navigate them is the toxic peaceful bliss you create.” J’Moris’ compelling lyricism and vocals combine with Supamario Beatz’ enthralling beats for a fully enjoyable listening experience.
The album enamors in its confessional, introspective qualities from the get-go. “Have a seat, relax, and tell me what’s on your mind,” a therapist’s comforting voice implores on the opening “Therapeutic Release,” bolstered by heartrending strings throughout. J’Moris’ steady, smooth vocal delivery moves with seamless entrancement. “Everybody want the tea when you fall from your gold peak,” J’Moris lets out; subtle backing soulful vocals and tender guitars emerge alongside with melodic satiation. The affecting “Ice Cream” follows, strutting a hip-hop and R&B blend that shifts into a replay-inducing, title-touting central hook.
Toxic Lovespell continues to dazzle thereafter, from the late-night smitten sentiments within the soulful “She Knows” to the jazzy hip-hop atmospherics of “Good Guys Finish Last.” The latter is especially riveting in its captivating heart-torn-apart lyrical conveyances and “got lost in the ride,” admissions — emitting a sense of “being capsized,” alongside an intoxicating beat. Toxic Lovespell is a melodic, sincere hip-hop success from J’Moris.
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“Ice Cream” is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Hip-Hop.
