Earlier this year, we said that wunderkind Johnny Utah would be making a splash. He's released his second single for 2019, "4Tounce", and he's executed it with blissful perfection.
Johnny Utah is the indie persona of Jacob Sullenger, a 23-year-old musician who writes, records and produces tongue-in-cheek pop tunes. With his love-stricken songs never measuring over 3-minutes, each new track continues to pack a punch.
Even with the slower tempo and sparse production of "4TOunce", his vocal bounce feels whimsical. In the song, a sober Utah sings of late-night flings. As he reflects on the past, his irregular lyrical flow highlights a wonderful ode to rap and rhyme. With lyrics like, "I just want to be the one that you want in the day," it's easy to melt into Utah's malaise.
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After moving away from his hometown of Philadelphia earlier this year, Utah has big plans. He's revealed he has a "brand new full-length project" underway, as well as a slew of tour dates to be announced soon. So keep your ears peeled, because it's exciting times ahead for this artist.
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