Certain emotions must be felt fully, and Jack Pavlina is not holding back. His latest single, “Jealousy (The Man),” expresses the all-consuming nature of envy in a high-octane mix of punching rhythms and inescapable groove. Only 20, the musician, songwriter, and producer from Northern California is still reshaping his sound with unvarnished ferocity.
That addictive hook, matched with the song’s raucous but purgative bark, seals its head-turning status. Co-produced with Chase Pryor, the track ends in a distorted, hard-hitting finale, a sonic explosion that matches the song’s raw emotion.
“Jealousy (The Man)” was an experience written during a solo retreat in Laurel Canyon. Pavlina says it felt like he was living in his music video, a feeling that bleeds into the track’s cinematic, high-stakes energy. But as you can hear from the welcome roar of the chorus, which can confuse people into thinking he’s some wild punk kid, Pavlina is here to put the record straight.
Pavlina’s fearless artistry has already landed him gigs on the hallowed L.A. stages of Hotel Ziggy and The Viper Room. Fesh from an East Coast tour with the hip-hop stalwart Shwayze, he’s establishing himself as a genre-bending powerhouse. If you enjoy Dominic Fike’s Edge or Mac Miller’s smooth versatility, then “Jealousy (The Man)” is an essential listening experience.
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