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Jay Ventura

by Ehiorobo

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about

Ehiorobo’s chameleonic, expansive sound traverses the space between experimental R&B, rap, and noise punk. Equal parts soulful, poignant and zany, his output is as multifaceted as his unique personality and upbringing.

Though often mistaken for a ‘futuristic producer moniker’, Ehiorobo is short for Ehiorobo Igiehon, a name that reflects his Nigerian heritage. Growing up in New Jersey, he remembers being perplexed by how dissimilar he felt he was compared to the concept of the black male that was often touted and celebrated in popular media.

Making a conscious choice to embrace his eccentricities, Ehiorobo immersed himself in the world of video games and internet culture, making a sizable impact in a short amount of time, collaborating with artists such as Flamingosis, omniboi and Moon Bounce and releasing an intimate collection of songs on his debut LP, Limeade.

Whether he’s glued to YouTube watching arm wrestling competitions or burning sage and plotting his next moves, Ehiorobo’s unconventional art and effervescent spirit is indicative of his desire to leap outside of any comfort zones and continue moving forward. Describing himself as “dangerously hopeful”, it’s no wonder why so many are drawn to his boundary-pushing and rapidly growing discography.

After a year that has taken its toll, Ehiorobo is making his triumphant return with three new standalone singles (“Jay Ventura”, “Bloodsports” and “Munstar”) and an ambitious full-length project, Joltjacket. With the intent to “make others feel at home within themselves”, Ehiorobo’s new material emanates a vital source of energy, solace and adventure that serves as a reminder to us all — we can be more than one thing at once.

lyrics

You keep reminding me of Johnny Ventura
Said you want love
So do I
Sliding on woodgrain
Dominican like Johnny Ventura
You said don’t run your mouth
I know
We can work it out
I know
I think I’m at a loss
I’m running, Randy Moss
I’m breathing at a cost
My pockets need a host (leech)
I need, something I can understand
Johnny Ventura
Might’ve found a new love
Well so did I (x2)

Johnny Ventura
Might’ve found a new love
Well so did I (x2)

Johnny Ventura
Might’ve found a new love
So did I

I think I’m at a loss
I’m running, Randy Moss
You’re breathing at a cost
You’re pockets need a host (leech)
I need something I can understand

I know you want it and oh, it isn’t fair
Oh, my my my what do we got here
The end is getting closer
We’re running out of moments
Meet me at the MOMA
Know we’re tired of putting walls up in the sky

I think I’m at a loss
I’m running, Randy Moss
You’re breathing at a cost
You’re pockets need a host (leech)

I need something I can understand

I know you want
Johnny Ventura

Might’ve found a new love (yeah)

So did I
Well, so did---
Johnny Ventura

Might’ve found a new love
In just a matter of time

In just a matter of time
It don’t mean much
If you’re like Galileo
Tryna’ celebrate Ramadan
God used the sun to wrap our gifts
And some water to drown us

Time
Don’t mean much
If you’re like Galileo
Tryna’ celebrate Ramadan
Watchu think? I mean---
Surely there’s more out here than what is between us

Johnny Ventura
Might’ve found a new love (yeah)
Well so did I

Under pressure that whole thing formalized
Aaaahhh / Ooooo

credits

released July 13, 2021
GSNX04

Written, produced and performed by Ehiorobo

Mixed by Justin Hansen

Mastered by Tyler McQuery

Video directed by Davyana San Miguel

Special thanks to KC Aharanwa

Released by Grind Select: grindselect.com

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