A vibrant, honest piece, ‘The Answer’ is the perfect balance between lyrical introspection and bouncy, uplifting sonic charge. Built over nostalgic R&B production (think Rihanna and Iyaz), the record seeks to evoke the spirit of the early 2010s, blinking an eye to Julemo’s own youth and connecting with the song’s personal, informed songwriting. Hailing from New York City, the talented creative remembers a poignant time of uncertainty and emotional chaos in his own life, framing it all into a relatable musical nugget.
‘The Answer’ is exactly that; almost a cathartic tool for Julemo. Boasting malleable vocals and catchy lyricism, the track doesn’t feel overly melancholic, instead threading the fine line between relevant storytelling and pop-leaning euphoria. There’s a heightened degree of vulnerability in it, with the American talent not afraid to share a hidden part of himself with the wider world – that takes courage. Producer Dinero $ign lends his musical prowess to Julemo’s cause, alongside the finishing touches by Brenan Keenan.
Delving deeper into the song, Julemo explains: “It was inspired during a tumultuous time for me, when I had moved to NYC and had not yet made peace with the fact that many of my prior relationships did not have closure and there was a large sentiment of uncertainty in my heart. The song is about this state of limbo, which can be uncomfortable and confusing, and the yearning one has to have an answer in a state of unknown.”
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