Jeremy Troy - the 23-year-old Louisiana-born, Århus-based multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer and rapper - is bar none a musical amalgamation. With a distinct sound that’s a crossroad between Afro-American and northern European musical traditions, he effortlessly channels a spiritual, versatile energy while transmitting influences of jazz, soul, psych rock, house and hip hop.
Inspired by the soul and boogie records that he listened to through his childhood, Troy’s debut single ‘Flower’ invites the listener on a musical journey through exploring, finding and accepting one’s own identity.
“It’s a journey about choosing life. I wrote ‘Flower’ during a time of my life where I was really wondering who I was supposed to be,” Jeremy explains. “I tried to express that doubt and emptiness in a positive and hopeful way. I hope that the listener (who might have similar feelings), finds optimism and a sense of curiosity from the song. It’s all good. We are all lost and will all be found.”
‘Flower’ is touted as one for fans of Contour, Clever Austin, Lewis Taylor, Shabaka Hutchings, Flying Lotus and African Head Charge.
lyrics
( Verse 1 )
THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM
I GOT LOST IN THE WOODS IT’S TRUE
WHICH TREE SHOULD I CLIMB, TOO MANY TO CHOOSE
WHO AM I AND WHAT DO I DO?
THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM
I GUESS THAT IT’S GROWING APART FROM YOU
I DON’T KNOW IF I BELONG ANYMORE
‘CAUSE THE MORE I ADAPT, THE MORE I LOSE
( Chorus )
TRUTH WILL LIE BEHIND MY DEFENCE
I CONNECT, MY FREQUENCY LIFT
( Verse 2 )
GIRL YOU’RE SO DIVINE
I KNOW THAT WE’RE FROM SPACE BUT LET’S ENJOY THIS LIFE
WE CAN’T DENY
IF WE NEVER CRY, WE’RE NEVER GON’ FLY
ELUCIDATE MY INNERVERSE EVERYTIME
I’M LOSING MY MIND
I LOVE IT
THIS LOVE I DECRY, TO SOME I DENY
( Chorus )
TRUTH WILL LIE BEHIND MY DEFENCE
I CONNECT, MY FREQUENCY LIFT
( Verse 3 )
THE FLOWER WILL BLOOM
WHEN THE ROOTS FINDS IT’S ESSENCE
THE GARDEN IS TRUE
WHEN ALL LIFE IS ACCEPTED
THE SHARPEST OF TOOLS
WON’T BE USED AS A WEAPON
THE MIGHTIEST FOOLS
HAVE NO CLUE WHAT THEY’RE PRAYING
( Chorus )
TRUTH WILL LIE BEHIND MY DEFENCE
I CONNECT, MY FREQUENCY LIFT
credits
from Flower,
released February 24, 2023
All tracks written, composed and produced by Jeremy Troy
Vocals, Guitar, Synth: Jeremy Troy
Drums: Jakob De Place
Keys: Viggo Bandholm Jensen
Bass: Philip Akrofi
Mixed by: Allan Østerdahl & Jeremy Troy
Mastered by: Sofus Forsberg
Recording Engineer: Jonathan Højgaard
Photography: Mira Campau
Graphic Design: Tobias Holmbeck
A&R: Daniel Bruhn Jensen
Management: Sean-Poul de Fré Gress
Mixing space funk, jazz and warped soul, “Everything’s Fine” is a fluid masterpiece that’s very much of the moment. Bandcamp Album of the Day Mar 29, 2018
