Jermaine Robinson | ‘Durtysumma’, Retro Dynamic Energy
Rap Fiesta’s latest featured rapper, Jermaine Robinson, effortlessly connects purposeful meaning to a powerful delivery in his single, “Durtysumma.” Inspired by a lockdown-free summer, Jermaine Robinson offers his take on how the pandemic would affect generally high crime levels observed in the summer months.
Jermaine Robinson has had a foot in the music world from a very young age. Starting at the age of nine, the rapper began his journey in music by playing the saxophone. Then, by age 12, Jermaine Robinson began writing songs and mixing beats. Needless to say, the East Point, Georgia, artist has had several years to hone in on what makes his sound unique from the rest.
Regarding his inspiration behind “Durtysumma,” Jermaine Robinson used something everyone could relate to; being locked up during the height of the coronavirus.
The anticipation of the first lockdown free summer after the pandemic had been a topic that lingered in my mind for a while – Jermaine Robinson.
Knowing cities already observe higher crime rates in the summer, Jermaine Robinson knew the levels may spike even further after people had been cooped up for so long. That said, the rapper created “Durtysumma” to capture that situation and all the feelings that come with it.
‘Durtysumma’ just kind of summarizes that and also what the long-term effects and consequences may be on the rise in the near future – Jermaine Robinson.
Written, produced, and performed by Jermaine Robinson himself, “Durtysumma” is dynamic from start to finish. Initially, listeners are exposed to a bumpin’ bass pattern containing an old-school rap feel. As additional elements make their way into the rhythm, “Durtysumma” embodies a dark, aggressive sense that’s sure to get you head boppin’.
Overall, the beat doesn’t move very fast. However, it still pounds through the speakers, demanding your full attention. Trust us, “Durtysumma” isn’t the type of track to lull you into relaxation. Instead, it’s a song you’ll want to crank the volume on, whether that’s caused by the heavy beat or Jermaine Robinson’s insane flow.
The balance “Durtysumma” has between the beat, and Jermaine Robinson’s vocals is nothing less than perfect. That said, the Georgia rapper makes his introduction on the track impossible to miss. After letting the rhythm play for a few bars, Jermaine Robinson comes in hard with a commanding tone accompanied by a smooth flow.
As he raps, Jermaine Robinson matches the aggressive, darker tones of the beat. One aspect of Jermaine Robinson’s vocals that demands your attention is his similarity to Tech N9ne, both in his delivery and cadence. Start to finish, Jermaine Robinson doesn’t even tap the breaks as he impeccably glides from bar to bar.
If you want more music from Jermaine Robinson after bumpin’ “Durtysumma,” don’t worry; the Georgia rapper isn’t slowing down anytime soon. That said, Jermaine Robinson plans to drop two singles every month, so follow him on Instagram to stay current on all the newest music.
Additionally, Jermaine Robinson will focus on building his resume, increasing his streams, and giving listeners a look at his musical range. By the end of 2021, you can expect something special from Jermaine Robinson, so stay tuned!
As you wait for the next drop, go stream Jermain Robinson’s “Durtysumma” right away!
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