VUITTON JUAN, formerly known as Jjuan, has dropped a project that speaks to the masses. His 12-track LP, titled Live and Learn, is a testament to scenarios we come across on a daily basis. In closing, it’s essential to prepare for the rain and hope for sunshine. Remember that each day is a new beginning.
The themes in Live and Learn focus on the highs and lows of being in love, taking the good with the bad, and knowing your worth. Also, Live and Learn encourages listeners to follow their dreams. Not to mention, he’s transparent when talking about his come-up, advising others to watch out for snakes. Yet, through it all, VUITTON JUAN came out victorious. In short, he’s all about his paper and keeping a smile on his darling’s face.
He continues,
“I wouldn’t want to sound cliché. However, The message behind Live and Learn is literal.
It’s about my trials and tribulations of life: through the struggles and triumphs, the relationship bonds and separations, the wins and losses, the ups and downs, the love and the hate.
I looked and everything I’ve been through as a moment for me to reflect and ask myself, ‘what is this teaching me?’ So I took note, and I learned from it, every situation.”
The instrumentals perfectly encompass the aesthetic of pop, moody R&B, trap, and afrobeat. Likewise, VUITTON JUAN delves into confident, heartfelt, and honest bars. His delivery is versatile to the max as he crosses between melodic, bouncy, and concrete flows.
“The sound of my album is the overall diversity of my emotions in the moments,” he adds.
“I recorded each record in real-time. So first, you get some braggadocios rap on records like ‘Enough About me.’ Then, some feel-good Afro-pop elements on ‘You.’ After, Live and Learn transitions to more heartfelt sentimental records like ‘Still Think About You,’ ‘Forever And A Month,’ and so forth.”
Surprisingly, VUITTON JUAN says that Live and Learn wasn’t planned. One day, he went back to listen to many of his records and discovered that they’re a collection of moments that he’s learned lessons from throughout his life. “Use Me” was one song that the Designer Music artist enjoyed creating.
“I had a lot of fun experimenting with my falsetto tone. However, it came out naturally because that initial tone, melody, and idea was a freestyle,” he says. “I enjoyed bringing it together and getting I RICH to feature on it.”
In turn, VUITTON JUAN hopes fans take something from his project. Because the tracks were created from unique experiences, he’d be happy if anyone relates and finds comfort in them.
The album features L O M A X, I RICH, justrob., baby feez, and C5. Songs like “Trials and Tribulations” and “Right Hand” give a concise view of the LP’s overall message.
“Trials and Tribulations” finds VUITTON JUAN thinking back on the obstacles he hurdled over to get to where he is today. The pop/R&B beat is led by an acoustic guitar, hi-hats, and a heavy bassline.
He spits, “Remember them times I was down bad/but a nigga done figured it out.“
As the song progresses, he speaks on the challenges he faced, how he fought back demons, and his main focus: less stress, more checks. Yet, regardless of what lows are ahead, he keeps his head high.
Toward the end, he says
“Product of my environment/I was raised different/Can’t help where I come from.”
“Right Hand” is a warm pop/R&B offering that sees VUITTON JUAN speaking about a woman who matches his fly. Throughout the song, he promises to do his lady right. Moreover, he expresses what attracted him from the start.
He sings, “Girl you’re such a lady/Remind me of the 80’s baby.”
After he questions why they can’t take their relationship to the next level. In actuality, they are a showstopper whenever they link up.
“They all notice us/Bitches know what’s up when you pulling up/You with a boss boy, a boss man.”
He guarantees if they remain loyal to one another and keep the good vibes. Before the musician spits, he does a rendition to Ja Rule’s “Put It On Me.”
When he gets to rapping, VUITTON JUAN explains that it only fits to have a partner who mirrors the same values as you. Together, they can take over the world.
“Run them bands up, let’s stack up, they gon feel us/This real trust, it’s the real us.”
In the future, expect VUITTON JUAN to release visuals for “Use Me” and “You” along with 1 to 2 singles to wrap up 2021. He also hopes to perform.
Listen to Live and Learn below:
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By: Natalee Gilbert