Jack Harlow, Set You Free | Song Review

Grammy-nominated rapper Jack Harlow needs to set her free on his brief but interesting second single of 2025, “Set You Free.”

“I’m scared to leave you, but I know I need to.” Word, Jack Harlow.  The Grammy-nominated rapper needs to move on from her – set her free on his brief single, “Set You Free”.  With his latest string of singles, Harlow continues to rap over unique musical backdrops.  “Set You Free” is no different with its busy, percussive drum programming and guitar.  Jenius Level, Don Alfonso, and Angel López produced “Set You Free.” Jack delivers a smooth cadence and flow – a different vibe of sorts.  The rhymes are fittingly rhythmic, but in a calm, cool, and collected way.  No worries, he still gets an f-bomb in: “I’m on ten, fuck that, fifteen for you / I love you, but I love my freedom, too / I know what I must do / But I’m really just scared to leave you.” In the verse, he expresses his feelings regarding the relationship, and, perhaps, beyond the relationship:

“I want to be alone, more than ever

Less free time, more endeavors

Less romance, more get cheddar

… I can’t endure anymore antennas

I’m overly in tune, I’m overstimulated.”

Beyond the overarching theme, Jack’s vocals, and the production, another interesting aspect of “Set You Free” are the vocals by GINI.  They appear in the intro, chorus, refrain, and outro.  They provide a lift. “Set You Free” is interesting from beginning to end. Is it game changing? No, but it is a different sound for Jack Harlow and keeps him intriguing.

Jack Harlow // “Set You Free” // Generation Now / Atlantic Recording Corporation // 2.12.25

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