Album Review: ((( o ))) - ((( 2 )))

Back in July ((( O ))) AKA June Marieezy graced with the first taste of her upcoming album ((( 2 ))) and life was pure joy for a whole weekend.

The sundrop release titled "iFeel" was featuring her long-time collaborator and now husband FKJ. I clearly remember when I first heard it and the memories of walking around the jungle near Ubud in Bali surfaced immediately. I guess because she's currently based in the Philipines I somehow made the connection, who knows.

In case you wonder what sundrop is, in the realm of June that means a single. The creative artist is currently on a 12-year-old project / sonic path to release the so-called sundrops (songs) and moondrops (albums). And because the release schedule is related to the moon cycle, ((( 2 ))) comes at the end of the yearly lunar cycle.

Before we get into the album discussion, for those who wonder when and why June changed her name to ((( O ))), in her an interview for Crack magazine, she shares

I don’t resonate with my [given] name. I’m super energy-based, so the best representation of who I am is without words.

The album consists of 12 tracks and if you're a diversity, then you'll be in fora treat. From trap-driven silky beats like "Bayou" to a rather pop and playful "IDGAW" all the way to what living underwater would sound like ("Faded"), her work is easily one of the most well-put, yet sundry collection of sounds I've stumbled upon in a while.

Moving down the experience, there's another track that stood out to me as it evoked a strong .Paak and Kid Cudi vibe in my mind. Those tracks were "Homie" and "Pocahontas" featuring Darius. I was pleasantly surprise to hear how smooth her flow is.