Jon Jackal is a fun-loving enigmatic singer-songwriter and rapper from Birmingham UK. And his music reflects the varying degrees of his charisma and vibrancy. Blending electric synths into upbeat frames of funk-pop grooves, fresh rap verses, and soaring rhythms, his work is redolent of a Maroon 5 – Pitbull collaboration. His sophomore single, International is an apt representation of Jon Jackal ‘s style and vibe. So, if you daydream about touring and vacationing across world capitals and live it up, this song will most definitely  resonate with you. 

The track opens with anthemic commercial pop with flashy synths, colorful falsettos, and smooth dance grooves. Sequenced with flourishing synths, molten melodies, and beat drops, it expands to conceptualize the grandeur of the theme. A velvet saxophone melody bridges the first half of the track to its hip-hop alter ego. Hard hitting verses roll through the soundscape. Elevated by sizzling bass lines and reverberating drums, the track takes on a drum n bass jungle vibe. 

Jon Jackal’s versatility comes through ever so clearly in this track as he seamlessly fuses diverse sonic persons. His self-titled debut track shows off fusions of hip-hop with pronounced funk and neo-soul. Listen Now! 

The track is available for streaming on popular sites like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music! 

You can listen to International by Jon Jackal here –