Jordan Stephens - Shake! [Audio]
The new single from musician, writer and performer, Jordan Stephens, tackle’s themes of mortality with a powerful uplifting approach. Though ‘Shake!’ begins softly, highlighting Jordan’s tender vocals, the track's progression guides the listener to a brighter, clearer mind space enriched with optimism.
Having been open about his own struggles surrounding mental health in the past, Jordan continues to stay active in creating awareness around the stigma with this release. The track builds with a crescendo of sonics supported by snappy guitar hooks and soaring synth soundscapes, culminating with Jordan’s words on the transient notion of death.
“I’m tryna keep my soul alive // Live through the loving power of you // It’s bigger than me // It’s bigger than this life we’re taught about // I’m trnya keep my soul alive // Live through the loving power of you // It’s bigger than me // It’s bigger than you // Promise you’ll shake…”
With a captivating spoken word outro, ‘Shake!’ highlights Jordan’s talent for turning social commentary into triumphant music that many people can relate to. His mental health campaign #IAMWHOLE reached over 120 million people online and was mentioned in the Houses of Parliament, showing an ability to connect with issues that affect the wider public.
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