Ymisonice | ‘Blueboy’ Review
Ymisonice is a musician who refuses to be boxed in. Instead of sticking to one sound, Ymisonice combines different genres, only proving that music has no guidelines. His name derives from his first Instagram name” WhyamIsonice.” And after further review, the musician decided to shorten it to Ymisonice.
At fourteen-years-old, Ymisonice decided to give music a shot because of one of his friends. At the time, they were learning the ropes with FL Studio. Eventually, this friend introduced Ymisonice to it, and he ended up liking the process. Six years later, Ymisonice recorded his first-ever vocals because he always wanted to rap.
“Music has always been a big part of my life, so it’s easy to get inspired. I admire a crazy melody or something with artistic direction,” he adds. “I want to make music that you can dance to and have fun with. The goal is for my audience to hear and feel what I’m going through. Ultimately, I want to create a bond that is deeper than just music.”
His latest album, Blueboy, is a prime example of what happens when you find the right elements to pair with similar-sounding production. In sum, Blueboy draws from dancehall, R&B, EDM, and even house! Granted that the summer approached amid the time of this tape’s release, Ymisonice wanted Blueboy to be like “an imaginary trip through a jungle full of emotions and festivity.” However, that wasn’t the sole mission. “The idea was to create this fictional forest so that when people listen to it, they feel like they’re in a tropical environment.” he continues.
Lyrically, Blueboy has conversations about falling in love, enjoying all that life has to offer, and his unwavering focus. One song that summarizes the album as a whole is “Blue Welcome” (if you need any convincing look at the name.)
Standout tracks include “Blue Welcome,” “Junglish,” “Alicia Keys,” “Amazon From Melrose,” and “Lemme Kno.” In terms of car tunes, Ymisonice recommends you listen to “Junglish,” “Lemme Kno,” “Tropical Eyes,” “Alicia Keys,” and “Ymi’s Train Of Love.”
The first song, “Blue Welcome,” is a house/pop offering full of warm, lively percussions. Although the lyrics are minimal, Ymisonice’s melodic cadence is akin to Eiffel 95’s in their smash hit, “Blue (Da Ba Dee).” When the words do escape, Ymisonice makes it clear that he intends to enjoy the night while it’s young. Before the song ends, expect to hear ocean waves, which will prepare you for the dancehall-ridden track, “Junglish.”
As mentioned earlier, “Junglish” is an embodiment of everything islandy. At the beat of a steel drum, Ymisonice uses a singsong flow to speak about his infatuation with a special someone. And as the song continues, listeners learn that she’s one in a million. He’s never felt this way before. ‘”Lost in the jungle, other boys fumble. But I don’t do yo,” he raps. His feature, Emily Jade, taps into a soft register to speak from the female’s perspective. Like Ymisonice, she feels the sparks flying and says she needs him. His response? “You love me cause I’m funny/I got love in my tummy/You make my day sunny. Fresh not bummy.”
Like the majority of Blueboy, “Alicia Keys” carries a tropical soundscape except its led by tweeting birds, a bouncy xylophone loop, and a booming bass. The lyrics at hand see Ymisonice telling a cutie that looks just don’t cut it in his book. As the saying goes, “An ugly personality destroys a pretty face.” Deeper into the track, Ymisonice goes to say that he “keeps it playa.” Before getting into anything, the musician would like to know what kind of person he’s dealing with.
“Amazon From Melrose” shies away from the summery feel and provides the cool-down segment with an R&B offering. Over a warm guitar arpeggio, Ymisonice lets loose about how he feels about a special woman. But unfortunately, they’ve split up. “You’re the only one who got the keys to the truth/It was a pleasure, don’t you ever tell me that I never cared about you.” As the song goes on, Ymisonice says that he’s doing fine despite losing his former girlfriend. Still, that doesn’t stop him from missing her now and then. Once the song hits a minute, the soundscape takes on a light EDM feel with bright piano loops and electro-synths.
Lastly, “Lemme Kno” combines dancehall elements with an upbeat R&B soundscape. Using his best patois, Ymisonice informs a gorgeous woman that he’s interested in her. “Gyal gyal, I’m your man from pain/I came to get you out of the rain,” he sings. “Now dance on me. Don’t leave me gyal. I love how you ride on me, oh oh.” Then, some anonymous women take the time to talk in their beautiful native tongue. Towards the two-minute-mark, Ymisonice assures the apple of his eye that he’ll never do anything to hurt her. “I will never make you cry for me/You, my baby. You get time from me/Them hoes not like you mami/But they try to be you mami.” Before the song closes, Ymisonice sings the bridge, highlighting why he’s attracted to his girl. This tune was his favorite to record. “I was listening to a lot of Burna Boy around this time,” he adds. “When I found the beat, the flow for ‘Lemme Kno’ instantly popped up in my head. I had the bounce, the lyrics and everything else fell in place.”
Moving forward, expect more singles and projects from Ymisonice. His advice for those constructing their album is to do their research.
“Be sincere about your lyrics because that is how you put the most emotions into it. These factors are essential for good music.”
Listen to Blueboy by Ymisonice below: