Lower than every week after shock dropping pre-release single ZEN, BLACKPINK’s Jennie is already again with the second style of her upcoming album. Teasers up to now have promised a number of visitor artists that includes on the mission, and Love Hangover invitations American singer/rapper Dominic Fike as duet associate. As I anticipated, the monitor provides a really completely different sound than both of its predecessors.

With Love Hangover, Jennie adopts many present traits driving international pop music whereas maintaining a tally of the distant previous. Parts of the manufacturing borrow from varied many years — specific the 60’s and 70’s. It is a bit shocking, as Jennie’s work with BLACKPINK by no means dabbled in these sounds. The track spins its wheels for its lackluster opening verse, dragged down by melodic phrasing that feels ripped from any variety of comparable tracks. However as quickly as we hit the primary refrain, Love Hangover blossoms. The melodies right here have an exquisite distinction between rhythm and flourishing mini-climaxes that give it a contact of basic soul. I want extra of the track had anchored itself round this fashion. It’s tremendous efficient and suits Jennie effectively.

Love Hangover‘s second energy arrives at its climax when the track will get a bit bizarre. Jennie’s vocals are warped right into a hiccupping rhythm that feels as if it’s about to blow up. If solely the track had gone full bore and constructed towards an enormous tempo shift! As a substitute, we’re left wanting extra. Dominic Fike’s second verse additionally delivers good distinction. I’m not acquainted with his work, however he’s acquired an amazing tone — particularly when supported by the stately strings that glide underneath his voice. Total, Love Hangover works higher than it has any proper to. This Jennie solo album could also be one thing particular, in any case!

Grade: B