Jacques Laine, a Newburgh, New York native, is on a journey to tell his story to hip hop lovers. Now, Jacques Laine is doing just that, and proving that he has the skills and capability to show why he’s ready to take the throne. He just released his brand new track, “Piano Riff,” and it is without a doubt one of the smoothest and most lyrical rap tunes to emerge out of the city this year. The smooth piano introduction to the song quickly turns into a hard-hitting hip-hop beat as Jacques Laine delivers groundbreaking bars and sets the tone for the rest of the track. As he leverages his mature voice — steeped in his Newburgh, NY heritage, to make refreshing music that is unlike anything mainstream, this artist’s genuineness and self-awareness are on full display.
Jacques Laine should definitely be on your playlist rotation if you’re looking for a musician with substance. Not only was “Piano Riff” added to Spotify’s “Fresh Finds” playlist, but audiences have had an amazing reaction to the song already.
When asked about how he would describe his sound, Jacques said: “Exciting production with lyrics that stick with you after every listen. ‘Piano Riff’ really makes you wanna do 200 on the highway with the win.”
Jacques Laine is a prodigy who is reaching his full potential right in front of everyone’s eyes. From the beat to the song’s overall message, “Piano Riff” manages to blend many elements of hard-core rap with exquisite story-telling, creating a dark yet mysterious tone.
“Life is fun when you create the space to be yourself and experience growth,” Jacques continued. “A lot of times, the music I make is a reflection of a place in life I was at previously but was able to get past. It’s tough being vulnerable as a Black man, but I think the things we’re able to get through really set our stories in stone and allow us to share them to hopefully help someone that’s going through the same thing.”
Jacques Laine’s authenticity shines through in every track he touches, resulting in versatile music that is ultimately refreshing to listen to. As a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, this artist has the right blend of street smarts and book smarts. Since starting his music career seriously after graduating, Jacques has already achieved sold-out gigs and a growing fan base around the country. With Nas, Jay-Z, Biggie, Kanye, Andre 3000, and J. Cole as inspirations, it’s no surprise he’s a genuine poet with creative ideas and rhythms that transport you to another universe. His entire discography is deserving of praise.
Jacques Laine’s new track “Piano Riff” is out now on all platforms.
Be sure to stream Jacques Laine’s newest single “Piano Riff” out now on all platforms.
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