I final wrote about GOT7’s Jay B in late 2024. He was contemporary off navy service and releasing his first full album. Since then, he’s been touring and signed with new company 528Hz. At the moment’s Layback affords a brand new sound for his title tracks, although this model of R&B has discovered a spot on his and GOT7’s albums earlier than.

Layback affords an ideal highlight for Jay B’s clean vocals. He sounds unbelievable, tugging on the melody to craft an idiosyncratic efficiency that’s very charming. This matches the herky jerky rhythms of the instrumental, which give the track a tense, off-kilter attraction. The melodies don’t do a lot for me, however that’s not likely the driving power of this track. Layback is extra about vibe and execution, each of that are efficiently delivered. I don’t see myself listening to it a lot, however for followers of this model Layback is a refreshing addition to 2026’s launch slate.

Grade: C