Jehuniko "Bittersweet Vol. 2" (Album Review)

          I’ve never heard of Jehuniko before I listened to his album “Bittersweet Vol.2”, so I don’t really know if I could compare him to anyone in hip-hop. I suppose Yelawolf is the only who comes to mind because of the style, but that’s not even a fair comparison because Jehuniko kind of stands on his own. He sounds like himself, and that’s a good thing.

      The first thing I noticed about this album was that while it’s hip-hop, it’s done in such a way that it almost seems like a symphony with the way it’s constructed. The production isn’t typical, and the subject matter is very deep and personal. I especially liked the songs being named after different ages, addressing those stages in Jehuniko’s life. It's an interesting concept as a lot of people reflect on when they were younger, but I haven't seen anyone dedicate different songs to a specific age on an album before. 

     The album is mostly just the artist and his producers which consist of Preston Middleton, Gable Rosales to name a few. The last one being an example of how this album is more than just a hip-hop album. Bittersweet Vol. 2’s lone appearance comes from Sick Jacken of Psycho Realm and he is featured on the first track of the album entitled "23 Years Old in DTLA".  It works our well, as I don’t really feel as if Jehuniko needed a long list of features, as it would distract from the personal experience he gives the listeners.

     The beats on the album compliment his style well as he touches on a variety of different and serious topics.  One of those topics Jehuniko visits multiple times in the album is the relationship between his daughter and his daughter’s mother. You can relate to what he’s going through as he show’s his love for his daughter, while simultaneously hearing him express displeasure for the situation itself with her mother.  It’s a deep topic, and one I wish more artist would explore with the polite restraint he showed addressing the subject.

     I didn’t know what to expect going into the album but I’m glad I listened and it’s refreshing to hear an artist tell their own story rather than speak about the trap or how much money they spend. That sort of music has its place too but you won’t find it here. If you’re interested in something different and polished from start to finish, than check out Jehunniko’s “Bittersweet Vol. 2” and you just might find yourself with a new favorite.

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