Choices

A raw debut album by London-born musician and sound artist Jung. Having inspired a cult-like following as a founding member of the hip-hop collective Strangelove, Jung continues to demonstrate his creative intensity with this solo, genre-defying release.

Choices is a moving exploration of childhood memory, the turmoil of relationships, and the messy, contradictory decisions we make. Written and recorded during lockdown, Jung used the opportunity for reflection to produce an intimate commentary on the myth of male invulnerability.

The artist's constant search for perfectionism, evident in Jung's meticulous sound and lyric design, finds grounding in the vulnerability of his vocal performance. Tracks like 'Inside' showcase a self-referential uncertainty that characterises the album. The assertive overwhelm of 'Boi!' adds depth, blending unflinching social critique, frustration, and an unnerving soundscape that addresses the impossibility of masculinity both within himself and in the broader societal context. Jung’s lyrics oscillate between clarity, confusion, revelation and doubt. The complexity of these ever-shifting thoughts is reflected in the deeply intricate and richly textured production.

Choices weaves between dreamy and ethereal moments and dissonant, fraught tensions, showcasing a confident debut that transcends conventional boundaries. In its fearless exploration of the human condition, Jung's Choices emerges as an artistic statement that is as bold as it is deeply personal.

One to check out for fans of Young Fathers, Dean Blunt and King Krule.