#FMSpotlight: June3rd – ‘JEMENI’ (Listen)

June3rd‘s new album, JEMENI, is a refreshing take on all things love-oriented. Ultimately, the 13-track album explores attraction and its more profound components. Moreover, JEMENI talks about budding relationships and breakups. At most, he’s in awe of his special lady. The musician’s main goal is to tend to her heart and spirit. The loyalty he possesses is also extended to loved ones. 

To express his feelings, June3rd has penned raw, unfiltered lyrics. The flows and messages at his disposal are a welcome sign to the artists’ versatility. Not to mention, June3rd showcases a strong suit of determination as he takes destiny into his own hands. Because of his go-getter attitude, he’s well-off.

Sonically, the beats are centered in R&B. They are paired with hip-hop, soul, funk, and even dancehall elements. 

One track he enjoyed making was “Ocean Drive” because the creative process was a vibe. Likewise, he recommends listening to “Friends” in the car. As for theme songs, June3rd lists them all as the soundtrack to his life. The only difficulty he overcame while making JEMINI is finding out what’s missing. 

“Friends (feat. Rick Ross)” is one song off the project that will be broken down in today’s article. 

“Friends (feat. Rick Ross)” is an ambient R&B meets hip-hop offering that slightly samples “Stutter” by Joe. Given the lyrical content, it can serve as a best friend anthem. From the very start, June3rd makes it known that he rides for his day ones. They hold each other down through any and everything.

He sings, “Same crew, never switch/Still broke if we ain’t all rich.”

As the song continues, the musician forwarns others who are looking to join the squad, saying 

“F*ck the rest/New n*ggas always tryna get down with the set.”

Instead of focusing on the haters, he steers his attention to getting the bag. If he’s financially secure, his crew is also. 

Additionally, the “Soldier” crooner says that his brothers will make sure he’s straight if he’s in harm’s way. 

He delivers, “Disrespect me, we bust them like my wrist.”

Rick Ross reflects on his journey towards success while giving us a view of his money-oriented mentality. 

One notable line goes, “Cuzzo told me love is love/’Til I really met the plug/That day all the numbers changed.”

Listen to JEMENI by June3rd below: