Boston rapper Jaalid serenades his special someone on latest release, “Mentions.” Combining a romantic pop-infused beat with his charming rhymes, he shoots his shot over the track. The accompanying visual shows him casually rapping each verse at a photoshoot in front of a simple white backdrop.
“Mentions” has an upbeat tempo with a soulful R&B harmony. The rapper takes a freestyle approach over the beat, reciting one verse after another. He casually calls out his love interest’s mentions and continues to describe his attraction and appreciation. He raps, “I’ve been tryna stand out when I’m in your mentions, you’ve been tryna feel me out like what’s my intention, you’ve got your head in the clouds from all that attention.” His rhyme scheme is satisfying and palpable, perfectly blending into the beat’s cadence.
Jaalid describes his creative inspiration, “This song is about being attracted to a woman and trying hard to get her attention. She’s weary due to past relationships and heartbreak and is afraid to move forward. This song is a serenade to her. It is a final attempt to show deep appreciation for her and to encourage her to feel open to love again.” The track is a modern day love ballad for the hopeless romantic.
