The most important aspect of his music which I can tell he has not lost, is the sound of fun. It feels like he has grown into the big leagues, especially when compared to his earlier work. So Alive is a track I can hear playing in a movie soundtrack or at the main stage at a festival, and again, I feel myself getting lost in the song. Rhodes Deep is the Ronald Jenkees I know and love, yet I can hear a highly developed style reminiscent of world famous AAA artists. Fall Drift is a song I have listened to back to back to back, and I can just let lost in the dreamlike rhythm. Each track was nuanced, each with its own unique flavor and style, yet they stay true and are recognizable as RJ's work. Alpha Numeric, in my humble opinion, was a revolution of his style. To me, the highlight was Seven Times, which felt the most soulful.

Moving on to days away, there is more structure in his beats and more exploration in the tones and the way he utilizes them. It's Ronald doing what he loves, just jamming the hell out on the keyboard and having a lot of fun with it. And dammit, he's done it again.īack in the day, on Disorganized Fun, it was simple loops with spectacular keyboard improvisation, like the fan favorite Stay Crunchy. Looking back at his previous albums and tracks, they are all fun and engaging, but I've been able to hear him improve every time. Each new release has killer songs which really showcase his growth as an artist. With every new album he releases, Ronald's range and depth improve.

I've listened to the album a couple times through now, and here's the reason I love Jenkees' music so much.Įvery album he has put out has been an improvement on the last one.

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