Review: Jimmy Brown, Rovv, And Sweet The Kid Turn Up The Heat On ‘The Good Days Boys Playlist 2’
It was just last month that R&B trio Jimmy Brown, Rovv, and Sweet The Kid, collectively known as The Good Days Boys (TGDB), dropped their sophomore album titled The Good Days Boys Playlist 2. The 10-track album is jam-packed with hits that have fans and new listeners raving. I listened from top to bottom, on shuffle, and even backward (just because) to really catch a vibe, and see what the trio has brought to the table. The R&B and Hip-Hop influence won’t come as no surprise considering both genres have taken the entire music world by storm. Hip-Hop, a genre that will be turning 50 years old this year, went from being the sound only heard through the streets of New York City, branching out to the West Coast, to the land in-between. Eventually, making its way around the world. R&B, now more alive than ever, has resurfaced, becoming a leading genre across the board. TGDB are looking to add to the eternal sound, giving us their own take on rhythm and blues.
Photo cr: @sweetthekid via Instagram
The Good Days Boys Playlist 2 did not stray from the uniform of their first album. Still giving us sexy and raw lyrical content, along with some romance. Tapping into what made R&B lovers fall in love in the first place. One of the best parts about the album as a whole was the consistency in delivery. One track did not lack energy, and each member was able to shine. The album kicks off with “eyes are red,” a bass-heavy, trap-like moment that gets the listener going. Then, slowly transitioning into some of the sexier tracks on the project including “101,” “ecstasy,” and “slow mo.” The Good Days Boys did not miss when it came to the slow and sensual tracks with melodies that in my opinion are infectious. Each track complimented the last and made it more fun to listen to. Some of my favorite tracks (listed at the end) all had something different and were the ones that I found myself revisiting the most. The body of work overall was a journey, and there is visible growth in comparison to their debut album. They seem more certain in their sound, and developed a groove that I and other listeners, I’m sure, would like to see stick around on future projects.
The Good Days Boys have been vocal about their musical influences, and the impact they have on their sound both as a collective and as solo artists. Sweet The Kid stated in an interview with EnVi Media Group that Travis Scott is his favorite artist, which shows from the sporadic ad-libs that can be heard in tracks like “ecstasy” (and a few others). As well as “One Of Them One’s” commanding intro shows similarities to past Hip-Hop hits. Inspiration is inevitable, and we can only hope that as time goes on, the pioneers and game changers of these genres are given their flowers as their contribution continues to impact and be studied by upcoming artists, including The Good Days Boys.
Photo cr: @jimmybrownxx via Instagram
Whether they are releasing music individually or hitting the studio as a trio, The Good Days Boys are constantly working to strengthen their craft and to set themselves apart from their counterparts. Make sure you keep up with The Good Days Boys over on their official website, drop them a follow on Instagram, and check out The Good Days Boys’ endeavors from their European tour on YouTube.
Carmira’s Top 5
ecstasy
sex in the mornin’
Up
101
One of Them Ones
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