The first cut, “Ari’s Prayer,” has a solemn and somewhat moody feel and sees Anthonie penning heartfelt verses about dating and finding that special person in the modern era. Armed with his melodic flow and expressive songwriting, he paints a picture of faltering trust a she guards his heart and pockets. Lines like “So tell me, are you down for me, or you just wanna ???/why would I waste my 9 to 5 on a wine and dine/I get it you just wanna feel and enjoy the fly, but not on my expenses you gotta go ride or die” underscore his mission parameter to stay safe in the dating pool. The next track, “The Dawg in Me,” is a cinematic and unravelling track that digs deep into Jae Anthonie’s transformation due to external factors ranging from watching his parents grow apart to personal loss and setbacks. Anthonie doesn’t shy away from acknowledging his faults and uses his trauma as a way to find his true purpose. This leads into the next track, “IllRegular,” a bouncy tune that sees Anthonie in his element as he embodies his truest self. Never the one to hold back, he says it as it is and gives audiences a raw, unfiltered look into what makes him tick.

The project moves into another heartfelt cut in the form of “Connections,” featuring talented singer Alyssa Jane. Jane leads the charge with her high-pitched vocals, followed by Anthonie’s baritone flow. Here, both artist share their perspectives on love, support and the emotional roller coaster that comes with the territory. Anthonie goes in with lines like “And if she a victim of being abused, I hope that my love is enough/I hope she ain’t picking up habits and stuck with her passion and living it up/Maybe I met her before, she could be saved in my phone” which underpin the theme.

 

The production on the project so far varies, and helps break any form of monotony. Take, for instance, the modern club bounce on“Oj’s Bronco” is so different from the previous tracks. The track is filled with some insightful bars alongside the usual bravado, while the upbeat bass-heavy “Let it Go” is raw braggadocio on wax. “Taco Bell” starts with a plucky guitar lick that evokes pop aesthetics, but once the drop hits, the beat lights up and takes listeners to another level. Once again, Anthonie effortlessly flows over the beat with a range of flows and cadences that bridge playful energy with a touch of devil-may-care attitude. The track is particularly striking as it changes up in the second half into a downtempo cut with some carefree singing with lines like “These other niggaz say the same things to you, but all I really wanted was you, I’m just hoping that you feel the same way.” The only other feature comes on “Granny’s Greens,” featuring Black Goldie. The track is a reflective piece about his pedigree as a young black man grinding his way to the top, and the addition of Black Goldie, who appears on the second verse, is brilliant, as she brings a refreshing touch to the track. “Subtweet Intermission 7” has a soulful/summer time vibe and has Jae Anthonie rapping about his experiences dealing with fairweather friends, fake love and such, while “Baby, Told Me” is a detailed storytelling of a caper and dangerous situations that could change his life forever, for better or worse. The final track “Saturdaze” has a plucky and atmospheric vibe, but its punchy drums add the extra oomph that is punctuated by Anthonie’s expressive flow and outpour of emotions. Other notable tracks include the cinematic “Seed Reserve Wednesday,” which explores poor decisions, and the relationship drama-filled “Toxicity II.”