jonnychang‘s cut “WHEN WE LINK UP,” featuring Jada Imani, is a straight-up celebration of community and growth, all rolled into the chilled-out rhythms of lo-fi hip-hop. jonnychang digs into the roots of both beats and emotions, never just scratching the surface and steadily creating a sound that thrums with the textured truths of his life and growth.
Right from the get-go, jonnychang sets it off with a call to let the old fires burn out and start anew: “It’s good times when we link up/ yeah let’s burn everything down/ take more time to build up…” He’s all about shedding past baggage to forge stronger bonds. Jada, showing a knack for introspective lyricism, layers the track with her musings on self-worth and discovery, infusing it with a vibe that’s equal parts soulful and insightful.
The music video, directed by Solomon Chang, throws it back with a style that’s like looking through an old photo album or hitting play on some long forgotten VHS tapes. The clip shows jonnychang just being himself, hanging with his people in different spots in and around Oakland. It perfectly ties in with the song’s feel of familiarity, belonging, and reconnection.
In their music, jonnychang and Jada Imani whip up verses that are reflections on history and aspirations, filled with heartfelt truth.”WHEN WE LINK UP” mixes old-school heart with new-school cool, hashing out a sound that’s nostalgic while also feeling fresh. Check out this track and more by getting into jonnychang’s latest project, AMONG MANY STARS.
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