Good but not great, it falls on the boring side of things. The acoustic guitar accompaniment further cements traditionalism. “Talkin About Love” is more conservative, like the album’s love centric opener. The second duet, “Talkin About Love” (featuring Demetria McKinny) is more traditional. Both singers trade lines, creating a captivating interplay. “Were Not the Same”, featuring indie R&B singer Algebra Blessett is interesting thanks to the chemistry between the two. The ‘duets’ portion of the album follows. He masterfully paints a picture of a vicious circle, where nothing takes away the pain, not even drinking or weed.
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The spirit of R&B and hip-hop come together sensationally, as Jennings delivers a series of quotes exemplifying life’s misfortunes, such as being broke and resorting to drastic means – hustling and robbery – to make ends meet. “#Hashtag” isn’t ‘brand new’ as far as messaging, but compared to the opening duo, not to mention much of Tree of Lyfe, it’s the most modern-sounding record. “She Don’t Wanna” which follows, remains fueled by “love”, but delves more into the situational scenarios Jennings has been noted for: records like “She Got Kids” or “S.E.X.”īy “#Hashtag”, the boldest Lyfe Jennings rears his blunt head. Listening to it, one would think that the neo-soul movement had began to trend again. Rough and tumble Jennings is nowhere to be found, save for his gritty and distinct soulful voice. Obviously from its title, it’s a big, heaping helping of old school, genuine love without question. “I Love You” kicks things off, dribbling in chivalrousness. Jennings doesn’t come at you like a freight train, at least at the beginning of Tree of Lyfe. Anybody who’s followed Jennings over the years is accustomed to this, and Jennings’ sixth album Tree of Lyfe offers a similar script to his past work. Much like the quote – courtesy of “#Hashtag” – one minute Jennings dishes out profanity like it’s candy, while the next he’s singing about true love or asking for forgiveness for his sins and improprieties.
“Lord please forgive me for all my sins, I just wish I could do it again / but I’d probably fuck it up again.” Yep, that’s good ole, brutally honest R&B singer/songwriter Lyfe Jennings for you, never one to sugarcoat anything.
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