Los Angeles is renowned for providing some of our favorite artists and being a creative hub to which many creatives migrate.
This legendary city has brought us a new artist that deserves to be heard. He goes by "Jakey," bringing us a relatable, refreshing pop/R&B single, "Doormat."
This gut-wrenching single describes a relationship with a toxic lover and her exiting his life. Jakey relates the feeling of him being walked all over to being a doormat. Knowing you're not okay, it's a bittersweet feeling, allowing this person to walk all over you but still mourning their presence. The emotion of being estranged from a situation like this forever changes one's perspective.
Like a sincere ocean-esque feel, the minimalist production allows Jakey's voice to shine through with pure emotion. His painful vocal delivery and ultra-personal lyrics enable the listener to get deeply into their feelings – but not for too long.
Just as you expect the second verse to start, the beat switches and changes the melancholy, lonesome feeling to anger, leaving you empty and wanting more. "Doormat" perfectly relates to the emotions that occur chronologically on the path to healing.
Jakey reminds us that we all deserve to be loved and valued for our relationships, and sometimes the healthiest thing to do is disconnect and look inward.
"Doormat," Jakey's second single following his debut, "Headphones," leaves us in anticipation for what comes next as we soak the energy of this record in like an emotional sponge. Vibe to it, mourn, reflect on it, whatever fits. "Doormat" is out everywhere now.