R&B artist John Alone (@johnalone) has been buzzing for some time now. This past year, he celebrated surpassing over 100k Spotify streams as an independent artist. This year, he makes his return with his single “Boy Breakfast /Girl Dinner” where he harmonizes relatable discussion points.
The Single “Boy Breakfast/ Girl Dinner” is a smoother R&B piece from John. He describes it as “ a melancholic reflection on being young in the times we’re in.” The song’s title seemingly draws inspiration from the now social media phenomenon of the differences between what women and men eat at certain times of day. The songs meaning can be peeled back into several layers. Overall, it is evident that the song describes a more toxic situation which lacks stability. He executes the songs message with a more monotoned style of singing.
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Moreover, John Alone delivers the message of the song perfectly. His tone of voice emphasizes the imbalance within the situation. He also maintains the same smooth Candace throughout the song. This alone promotes the songs catchy hook. The instrumental also maintains a very melancholy feel. It holds a few chords from a guitar with very subtle layers of upbeat elements. The layers don’t overpower the message of the song. Yet, it adds a more abstract effect to the songs calm tone. Although the song’s duration falls just below two minutes, John is able to tell a broad story in a short period of time.
Furthermore, John Alone’s single “Boy Breakfast/ Girl Dinner” is a relatable rollercoaster. Both the tone and lyrics seamlessly encompass the essence of R&B. You can stay up to date on his creative journey by following his Instagram linked here. Additionally, You can stream “Boy Breakfast/ Girl Dinner linked here.
