Congolese-Canadian emcee jev.’s highly anticipated sophomore offering, when angels cry, puts a definitively northern stamp on this year’s alternative hip-hop landscape.
Serving as the follow-up to 2022’s international success, the color grey., the self-described “loner” showcases impressive range throughout the project, from thumping, high-energy tracks like “ALICE.” to downtempo ballads such as “WIPE MY TEARS.”
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