MJ38 showcases
their versatility in new EP Death To Self
By Jenna Gengler
MJ38 is an up and coming Hip Hop duo that is
filled to the brim with innovation. Beginning as freestyle rappers in
highschool, Matthew and Justin have been honing their skills for the last few
years and are now sharing high quality tracks that have a little something for
everyone. Their most recent project is a three song EP titled Death To Self.
Death To Self features three distinct tracks.
“The first is a kind of hit the gym, high energy song, the second is more of a
party song, and the third is a really chill introspective song,” the boys
explained.
The first song, “Mr. Jefferson” is a high
intensity piece that focuses on how actions speak louder than words. “Talk is
just talk,” MJ38 said. “You have to put the work in to see growth.” The duo
explained their vision for the song, with emphasis on the dissonance that comes
from following through on your word while the people around you are all talk.
The song has a strong message and for those who choose to follow through, it
can be incredibly relatable.
The second track on the EP is “Room”, an
exciting song that is perfect for your next party. “‘Room’ is about a girl that
blows you away,” they explained. “We
wanted to make something that the women in our friend group can really enjoy.”
Not only is the song fun and exciting, it is also empowering to the women who
listen to MJ38.
The third and final song on Death To Self is
“God’s Favorite”, a song that blends two important factors, the things that
drive us and the impact our faith can have. “Everyone always seemed to think I
had it all together, but I didn’t,” half of the duo explained. This song was a
representation of that and the impact it had on what pushed MJ38 to be the best
that they could.
As a whole, Death To Self is a story, with
each track building on the next. “You can listen to just one of the songs,”
they said. “But I think they’re easier to understand and connect with when you
experience the EP as a whole.” The project is not only a cohesive thought, but
also a showcase of what MJ38 is truly capable of.
Connecting with these incredible tracks,
Matthew and Justin are excited to release a few pieces of visual media to go
alongside the Death To Self tracks. They are sure to add an element of depth to
an already impressive collection.
Following the release of Death To Self,
Matthew and Justin are looking forward to continuing to release music together
and pursue their joint podcast, The MJ38 Show, which can be found wherever you
listen to your favorite podcasts. They have big goals for their future projects
and hope to continue to grow their fanbase as they work towards their futures.
Be sure to keep an eye out for MJ38 this summer as they gear up towards live
performances and festival appearances. There is much to come from this duo and
you will not want to miss out on it.
Be sure to stay tuned in to MJ38 on various
platforms for new music, visuals and social posts.
https://open.spotify.com/album/6TPNcvi4Il2gNu49RRGk87?si=INsJ0cz1Q7axdg9zAk8H3Q
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kxWtcQ6mkRVElnKP9Pbiz1swjDdAQCLik
https://unitedmasters.com/m/deathtoself
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