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4 out of 5 stars

Djo, The Crux [📷: Djo Music / AWAL Recordings America, Inc.]Djo (actor and musician Joe Keery) delivers a fun, well-rounded alternative single with “Basic Being Basic.” Nothing ‘basic’ here!

“I think you’re scared of being basic / That’s ironic ‘cause it’s reading like you’re even more basic.” Ultimately, according to Djo (Joe Keery), it’s a case of “Basic Being Basic”. “Basic Being Basic” is the second track from actor-musician Keery’s album, The Crux (arrives April 4, 2025). Keery penned and produced the track alongside Adam Thein. “Basic” is ear-catching from the onset. It’s groovy with distinct drums and some colorful synths.  Keery gives us monotone chanted vocals during the verses. “Get food, barely eat / Every bite just kept me glued to my seat,” he asserts in the first, adding, “I worried, even cried / How’d it feel to take the light from my life?” Oh, snap! In the second verse, he sings, “I guess I’ll thank you and spite your name again / The past’s the past, and I’ll outlast the hate to find real love that’s not pretend.” Ooh, wee! Despite lacking pitch, the verses are intriguing, and Keery still conveys his emotions.  The chorus is sung and incredibly melodious.  It is varied each time but highlights basicness consistently!

“‘Cause you’re basic

Just looking hot and keeping monotone and understated

Nothingness won’t change it

(Good luck with that, good luck with what?)

It’s not funny, but it’s so funny.”

Do you know what’s NOT basic? “Basic Being Basic”, of course! Djo delivers a fun, well-rounded alternative single.

4 out of 5 stars


Djo // The Crux // Djo Music / AWAL Recordings America, Inc. // 4.4.25

[📷: Djo Music / AWAL Recordings America, Inc.]

 


the musical hype

the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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