Vocally sublime and somewhat nostalgic for its brief-form melodic meandering, ‘Burn It Down’ offers an intricate story and remains focused on the highs and lows of this in a passionate and exceptionally engaging way. The flow almost feels freestyle at first, but the structure and progression of the story feed into a conscious building of sentiment and style – something that rings true across the artist's entire repertoire. J. Ball impresses, in short, the performance showcasing contemporary effects in the mix but still standing tall in its own right for the clear tone and talent brought to the stage. Underneath the charming vocal, the composition unites a traditional clap for the top line, heavy and warming bass, and a notable kick drum to consistently maintain that vastness or fullness of sound. The arrangement also differs as the powerful track gathers momentum, the angst and uncertainty of the lyrics reinforced by the falling away of the beat and its subsequent drop back into action.
Addictively smooth, and gritty in just the right way, ‘Burn It Down’ speaks volumes on behalf of the ability, identity, and style of the emerging musician. The intense single delivered a completely other style of production, with playful vocal fragments, still a sense of melancholy in the soulful contemplation of the writing, but with a faster, bold vocal stream leaning towards hip hop reasserting J. Ball's dominance within the space. Independent artistry of an impressively high quality always emerges from the elusive musician, the latest release being far from the exception. Featuring heavy rhythm and bass with a quickly captivating, pop-styled hook, is every bit of the ear-worm its title reflects, but also brings a welcomed touch of passion and darkness, which extends throughout the confidence and grit of the rap verses. Enjoy the song on YouTube. Follow him on Facebook for more updates.
Just go for this music video 'Burn It Down' by J. Ball:
