Detroit rapper, vocalist, songwriter, and producer Junii recently dropped JINX!—a 9-track project that blends neo-soul, R&B, and freestyle rap into a chill, genre-blurring cocktail. It’s the kind of project that makes you feel like you’ve discovered an artist worth bragging about to your friends.
While Junii already boasts 2025 Grammy cred—opening for and collaborating with Grammy winners Rapsody and Doechii, and earning industry recognition for her talent—her new album JINX! serves as a strong introduction to her multidimensional sound.
Junii's rapping and singing feel like two distinct characters—both compelling and full of personality. It’s refreshing to hear an artist switch lanes so effortlessly.
Her rap flow is playful, fast and choppy, delivered in a sweet-yet-raspy tone reminiscent of Anderson .Paak. When she sings, her voice softens—airy, soulful, and emotionally rich.
Standout tracks include “worstway,” “jinx!/weplayedthegame,” “core,” “keepyouarnd,” and the project’s longest cut, “boredd.”
Up first, “worstway” is a full-on vibe—ideal for cruising or zoning out with headphones. It’s cool and catchy, with Junii clearly enjoying the space to experiment vocally and unload some emotional weight. It’s the kind of track that hits when you’re finally done with someone—and need a soundtrack to match.
Junii clears her chest and flexes her rapping skills on “jinx!/weplayedthegame” featuring Kaelin Ellis—an honest, self-reflective track where she shifts flows with ease.
Just before the one-minute mark, she flips the instrumentation and changes direction, keeping the energy unpredictable and fresh.
On “core,” featuring Aero Austaire and Tamae, Junii truly shines. Vintage-sounding drums provide the foundation, but it’s her vocals—soulful, raspy, and emotionally precise—that make the track hit. Even when the lyrics blur, the feeling is crystal clear. Clocking in just over two minutes, it’s addictive in its brevity.
Set against soft, gentle keys and an increasingly chaotic beat, “keepyouarnd” leans into the haze of desire and detachment.
Junii wonders aloud, “How many times I keep you around,” capturing the emotional loop of love and lust with a delivery that feels both intimate and unresolved. It’s dreamy, sexy, and quietly turbulent all at once.
Finally, “boredd” might be the crown jewel. The beat is hypnotic and sultry, and Junii’s flow soars—confident, clever, and laced with emotional punch. The chorus, with its groovy, staccato melody, makes you lean in closer. If you only play one track from JINX!, make it this one.
Overall, JINX! showcases Junii’s cohesive production, versatile flows, and vocal range.
Each track feels more like a snapshot than a full story, but that works in a world built for quick hits and replays. JINX! doesn’t waste time—it gets to the point, then makes you want to hit repeat.
