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For a debut release J-Simple’s “Late Night Theatre” proves he is far from inexperienced.

The album kicks off with 3 consecutive bangers perfect for a live performance. J displays his bravado in “Don’t F&*k With Me” and his hatred for people being over analytical of hip hop, a view I hypocritically agree with. The single form the album “They Don’t Know” is a fusion of 3 artists in perfect unison. Apa-Tight providing a beat suiting J-Simple perfectly and Thabo tying it all together with a catchy hook riding over the melody.

The stand out track of the album has to be “Reload”. As well as producing the track, Jack Flash accompanies J-Simple with an energetic performance showing the listener simply how its done. The icing on the cake for “Reload” is once again the incredible Thabo bringing more soul than footlocker to this masterpiece.

The albums core theme is as an expression of his anger at the hip hop scene and his desire for fame.

There are a few tracks where J tries to connect with and boggle the mind of the listener, such as “Speculation” and “All About You”. “Speculation” is a story of a guy and a girl meeting. The basis of the story might seem old hat, but J uses the situation to put a very good point across to women.

“All About You” is an intelligent, confusing, humble, crafty and soulful tune all rolled into one. A clever concept of switching the two words “me” and “you” which I admit, I found baffling. By swapping the two words it allows him to stray from the traditional cocky tracks and come across very thankful for the respect that he has received from his fans.

The album hosts a veritable feast of talent. An album definitely worth a purchase and a steal at £5.

Late Night Theatre is available from Bandcamp and iTunes.

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