EARMILK EARMILK
  • NEW MUSIC
    • DANCE
    • ELECTRONIC
    • EXPERIMENTAL
    • HIP-HOP
    • INDIE
    • POP
    • ROCK
  • INDUSTRY NEWS
    • DOCUMENTARIES
    • EVENTS
    • FASHION
    • LIFESTYLE
    • MUSIC GEAR
    • MUSIC INDUSTRY
    • TECHNOLOGY
  • OPINION
  • ALBUM REVIEWS
  • GEAR REVIEWS
  • INTERVIEWS
  • FEATURES
    • FESTIVALS
    • EXCLUSIVES
    • LISTS
    • CONTESTS
    • Photo Journals
  • SERIES
    • Artist to Watch
    • Under The Crust
    • Flashback Friday
    • Suicide Sundaes
    • Daily 2%
    • The Club
    • Weekend Selector
    • Mashup Mondays
    • Artist Remixed
    • Wobble Wednesday
    • Night Rumours
    • Indie Sabbath
    • Straight No Chase
    • Straight From the Teet
  • Jobs
  • About EARMILK
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Submit Music
EARMILK EARMILK
EARMILK EARMILK
  • NEW MUSIC
    • DANCE
    • ELECTRONIC
    • EXPERIMENTAL
    • HIP-HOP
    • INDIE
    • POP
    • ROCK
  • INDUSTRY NEWS
    • DOCUMENTARIES
    • EVENTS
    • FASHION
    • LIFESTYLE
    • MUSIC GEAR
    • MUSIC INDUSTRY
    • TECHNOLOGY
  • OPINION
  • ALBUM REVIEWS
  • GEAR REVIEWS
  • INTERVIEWS
  • FEATURES
    • FESTIVALS
    • EXCLUSIVES
    • LISTS
    • CONTESTS
    • Photo Journals
  • SERIES
    • Artist to Watch
    • Under The Crust
    • Flashback Friday
    • Suicide Sundaes
    • Daily 2%
    • The Club
    • Weekend Selector
    • Mashup Mondays
    • Artist Remixed
    • Wobble Wednesday
    • Night Rumours
    • Indie Sabbath
    • Straight No Chase
    • Straight From the Teet
  • Indie
  • Pop
  • R&B

Jon Bellion – The Separation [Album Stream + Download]

  • December 11, 2013
  • Sheldon Pearce
Total
0
Shares
0
0

After penning Eminem's massive Rihanna-featured hit "Monster," the multi-talented Jon Bellion is capitalizing on his building momentum with the release of his incredibly uplifting sophomore album, The Separation, a wildly entertaining spectrum of sounds and ideas that pleasantly tinkers with perspective while experimenting sonically. It is the artist's second free album following the release of his debut, Translations Through Speakers, earlier this year, but there is a very real sense of texture and a commitment to balance and symmetry that gives you the sense that he's been at this for some time now. Bellion's tranquil technique is utilized fully by the dual threat musician (he both produces and sings, and he occasionally raps, too) to create full-fledged stories, and The Separation should only help amplify his status as a masterful crafter of brilliantly human songs.

Jon Bellion is a brand of R&B that will be very palatable for pop audiences — his voice is full and present when he needs it to be, but there is a soft, silky quality that feels reminiscent of popstars past — and it would be quite shocking if his amazingly approachable music didn't land him in the spotlight sooner or later. The Separation is more or less his grand statement: he will not be bound by industry standards or be forced to conform to trendy meme culture to be successful. Early standouts include the stellar "Ungrateful Eyes," the heartfelt "2 Rocking Chairs," a wedding ballad entitled "To My Future Wife…," and the name dropping "Jim Morrison." Maryland rapper Logic contributes a stellar guest verse and newcomer Castro performs quite well in his own right. Not to mention there's a track specifically designed to pay homage to superproducers Timbaland and Pharrell. Without question, The Separation is chalked full of memorable moments.

Truth be told, there isn't a weak link anywhere to be found in this project, and it should make for some easy listening well into the new year. Don't just take my word for it, though. Be yourself; listen and form your own opinion. Does Jon Bellion hit a home run or miss the mark? Are you not entertained? Let us know in the comments below. Stream Jon Bellion's refreshing sophomore album, The Separation here via Soundcloud and download the project for free over at his website. Sit back, relax, and enjoy, and be on the lookout for this star-to-be in the near future.

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/16780734" height="200" iframe="true" /]

artworks-000064948802-jbsn3j-original

Jon Bellion

The Separation

  • Visionary Music Group
  • December 10, 2013
  • Official Website
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Share 0
Share 0
Related Topics
  • Jon Bellion
  • Visionary Music Group
Sheldon Pearce

[1st openly deaf rap critic]

Previous Article
  • Dance
  • Electronic
  • Tech House

Bixel Boys – Bring it On [EP]

  • December 11, 2013
  • John Saunders
View Article
Next Article
  • Dance
  • Tech House

Groovebox – Fat Like [EP]

  • December 11, 2013
  • Steph Evans
View Article
You May Also Like
View Article
  • Experimental
  • Indie
  • Interviews
  • Pop

Nastiya Kai chats new single "Goodbye", traveling the world, mental health and more [Interview]

  • June 20, 2025
View Article
  • Indie
  • Mainstage
  • Pop

Peter Doran unveils a tapestry of wonder and truth on "All the World is Running on a Mystic Code"

  • June 20, 2025
View Article
  • Electronic
  • Mainstage
  • Pop

Imbermind drops an electrifying debut Album "Never Ending"

  • June 20, 2025
View Article
  • Indie
  • Mainstage
  • Pop

Suki Summer delivers a raw and radiant EP "LOVESICK AND SICK OF LOVE"

  • June 20, 2025
View Article
  • Mainstage
  • Pop

Seb Adams taps Into raw emotion and pixelated memories on “Bittersweet Nostalgia”

  • June 20, 2025
Joey Micelli
View Article
  • Indie
  • Mainstage
  • Pop

Joey Miceli and LEXXE deliver a new single, “Remedy”

  • June 20, 2025
View Article
  • Mainstage
  • New Music
  • R&B

Yaya Bey’s 'do it afraid' is a fearless call to dream bigger

  • June 20, 2025
View Article
  • Indie
  • Mainstage
  • Pop

Layla Kaylif reemerges with a spellbinding dive into desire and divinity in “God’s Keeper”

  • June 20, 2025
Popular Music
  • Nastiya Kai chats new single "Goodbye", traveling the world, mental health and more [Interview]
    • June 20, 2025
  • Peter Doran unveils a tapestry of wonder and truth on "All the World is Running on a Mystic Code"
    • June 20, 2025
  • Imbermind drops an electrifying debut Album "Never Ending"
    • June 20, 2025
  • Suki Summer delivers a raw and radiant EP "LOVESICK AND SICK OF LOVE"
    • June 20, 2025
  • Joey Micelli
    Joey Miceli and LEXXE deliver a new single, “Remedy”
    • June 20, 2025
Recent Scoops
  • Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity
    • May 5, 2025
  • Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done
    • April 29, 2025
  • Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion
    • April 28, 2025
  • Glorybots redefines rock with latest album 'mad.end'
    • April 10, 2025
Community Voices
  • From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton
    • July 14, 2022
  • Tyler the creator
    4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour
    • March 31, 2022
  • 4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022
    • January 27, 2022
  • The TikTok Takeover of Hip-Hop
    • January 11, 2022

EARMILK EARMILK
  • Jobs
  • About EARMILK
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Submit Music
All Milk. No Duds.

Input your search keywords and press Enter.