Theycallme J, the Canadian–American army sniper turned lyrical marksman, fired shots with his bars in Drama — a track that locks on target and doesn’t waste a single pull of the trigger. Accompanied by an ‘official bathroom music video’, Drama strips away the smoke, mirrors, and flashy mirages to introduce an artist who refuses to filter truth through industry polish. The lo-fi setting doesn’t lower the impact — it intensifies it. As he waxes lyrical at his own reflection, the rawness builds a humanist lens that reframes every beat.
That emotional clarity cuts through the hypnotically toned East Coast-style instrumentals, steeped in luxe jazz textures and minimalist polish. Yet, what defines Drama is the energy in the execution. There’s no attempt to pacify or dilute the message — he lands each line with intention and weight, letting personal vexations and hatred of double standards when it comes to aggression ripple into collective resonance.
The narrative drills into the ways words betray us when they can’t match intent. As the verses unfold, theycallme J doesn’t just dissect disappointment — he offers it up for dissection, giving space for the broken to recognise themselves in the wreckage.
Theycallme J uses music as his sharpest outlet — cutting through the silence for abused men and anyone still aching from unreconciled truths. Drama is a calculated shot from the soul — and it hits with purpose.
Drama is now available to stream on all major platforms. For the full experience, catch the video on YouTube.
Review by Amelia Vandergast
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