In reviewing music, there’s no right or wrong. It will always be what’s unique and whether it’s going to stand out among the rest. But today, I was humbled by Jehnniel and her newest track, “Sun.” Jehnniel is a UK-based Filipino artist. Her track, “Sun” was released last December 12, 2024, and it’s still making waves to this day. Join me as I talk about “Sun” and why simple is better.
The song kicks off with a positive-sounding melodic keyboard progression that goes hand in hand with the title itself. To be honest, I never thought of anything negative about the word “Sun.”
In a nutshell, the track talks about finding joy and resilience in the face of change and challenges. Phrases like /Don’t cry, everything’s all right, just a cycle of life; well, everything’s changing/ stand tall, keep your head up high when everything’s gone wrong, and you never waste it/ hit deep because of their simplicity and rawness.
In my honest opinion, “Sun” is meant to be simple. No complicated chord changes, key changes, or anything that can be a pivotal aspect of the song. The lyrics themselves are the most important aspect of this track.
I understand that in today’s music, every song needs to have that “uniqueness” even if it’s just a 3- to 5-minute track, but Jehnniel reminded us that even in simplicity, lyrics will always be king.
This track is absolutely worth a listen, and we’re excited to hear more from this rising artist. Show her some love by following her on social media and streaming “Sun” today!
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About the Author
He has been in the music industry for two and a half decades. Currently, he plays bass guitar for a rock-reggae band called EnjointPh and a funk-fusion trio called Banky. He also hosts a podcast titled Usapang Musiko with Ervin Besana, which explores topics such as music, arts, and philosophy.
