JSDavaniโs Prefix:SELF album, released on July 25th, 2025, is a significant evolution in the artistโs experimental soundscapes, delving into the complexities of personal identity and introspection. Hailing from Not a soul gโaround, United States, Jacoby Davani brings his decades of experience in music and mental health into this immersive musical journey, that brings the best of โtechnorganicโ elements to create a thought-provoking exploration of the self. The album weaves subtle โeaster eggsโ from Davaniโs past works, with field recordings and intricate sound design that pull listeners into his multifaceted world.
The opening track, โABSORBED Episteme,โ sets the tone with its glitchy, buzzing pulses and hard-hitting beats, accompanied by ambient shimmering music. The aggressive energy contrasts with the more ethereal tones that later emerge, creating a seamless transition into the deeper parts of the album.
Moving into โDEPRICATION Dreams,โ the song opens with clinking taps and soft rustling sounds to create a dreamy atmosphere. The vocalistโs hazy, muffled voice drifts languidly through the track, to create the overall detachment and dreaminess. Itโs an immersive moment, where the boundaries of self and reality blur, reflecting the albumโs theme of multiple selves and the subjective experience of identity.
By the time โPORTRAIT Leaves, A Messageโ arrives, listeners are fully immersed in the albumโs rich textures. Soft, slow, and warm music gently flows behind sharp, clinking sounds, while a blurred voice emerges, speaking, โIn a world, nothing stays the same.โ This track ties the essence of JSDavaniโs exploration of the self through impermanence and transformation.
Prefix:SELF comes with bold, experimental and emotional ground. Itโs a masterful representation of Davaniโs journey as an artist, unique to sound design and personal to reflections on identity.
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Review by: Naomi Joan