DonnyJ’s latest release, ‘$hill’ is an introspective, poetic, evocative alt-pop opus that speaks its mind about the soul-sucking nature of blind materialism.
Featuring deep, thought-provoking lyrics, lush atmospherics and soft, ethereal synths, this is a track that meant to challenge the status quo and blaze a path towards making a change, for the artist and anyone listening.
The track opens airy, hazy synth notes, intricate beats and DonnyJ’s fragile confessional vocals as her bares it all. He sings –
“Fixating on the the why, the how, the what,
Want a car, a house, then add some lust,
That is all that we have been exposed to”
These lyrics convey an unsettling, graphic truth about the kind of mindsets this society is creating and constantly conditioning and validating. Everything in mainstream culture urges us to chase pointless materialistic and desire-centric pursuits. But as DonnyJ explains plainly, in his experience it got to a point where his very sanity and sense of self were in very real danger of being taken away, causing him to question out loud, “Can someone tell me what all of this is for?”
Underscoring this compelling narrative is a hypnotic, pulsing sound, immersing you further into its existential musings.
A standout aspect comes late in to the track, with the narrative shifting to a more uplifting, soaring tone, with DonnyJ declaring ‘NO MORE’. The vocals are beautifully looped and enhanced, creating a euphoric moment of self-realization, before the track quietly begins to fade and the last loop is sung in the artist’s raw voice.
This is a track for intelligent listeners looking to break free of the usual tracks that hover around themes of power, money, and girls. It demands your attention and compells you to think a little deeper about your choices and beliefs.
