Jaymes Crux, Remember | Track & Music Video Review

Pacific Northwest hip-hop artist Jaymes Crux ‘brings the heat’ on his superb single “Remember,” accompanied by a simple, but highly effective visual.

“All it took was just a spark / It’s my shot to leave a mark / I’ll leave something to remember / …I wanna look back and remember /… So just remember.” Those memorable lyrics are hail from the chorus of “Remember,” one of several 2019 singles from Seattle, Washington, self-produced hip-hop artist Jaymes Crux. If you’re unfamiliar with the Pacific Northwest rap scene, you need to familiarize yourself.  Crux is definitely an artist to watch and get into. The Musical Hype had the brilliant opportunity to interview Crux as the 36^th entry in the Getting to Know… Q&A series, getting some brilliant insight from this incredibly interesting and talented musician.  “Writing helps me process my experiences, and so hopefully, it helps others to process their experiences when they listen back,” he responded, when asked about ‘rocking people’s socks off.’

In regard to “Remember,” the song at hand, it was inspired by a desire to leave a mark on the world and live life grand. That’s definitely reasonable and honestly, quite relatable by all means.  Listening to the record, Jaymes Crux is on fire from the start, including some of his sleekest production work to date. The rhymes are potent, particularly on the second verse, where the intensity kicks up from both the backdrop and Crux’s bars.  Also, “Remember” is equal parts reflective, as well as resolute. There’s a clear hunger, and if the fiery bars are any indication, Crux has every intention of, well ‘being fed’ – finding success on his own terms.

With the excellence of Jaymes Crux the musician, and “Remember” the single covered, that leaves one more important thing to cover. That would be the music video accompanying “Remember,” which is the main reason for this article.  For all the details he bestows upon us with banging production and thrilling rhymes, the video keeps it simple.  That’s actually perfect. In this one-shot affair, Crux showcases his artistry backed by the fiery sunset.  Simple it may be, but it feels perfectly suited for this reflective, ambitious joint which ultimately, speaks for itself.

Final Thoughts

If you still haven’t tuned in to Jaymes Crux, now is the time. When asked how his goals have changed since first starting out, Crux gave an answer that matches the ambition of exhibited by the song at hand: “At first all I wanted was to be a local artist, and have my city supporting me, but now that’s just not enough. Now I want nothing less than world tours and arenas.” Crux definitely has talent deserving wider recognition, and “Remember” is a prime example.  It’s well-written, well-produced, and well-performed, plus the simple video is highly effective and quite fitting to the song itself.  Get on the Jaymes Crux train – NOW!

Jaymes Crux • Remember [Single / Music Video release] • Jaymes Crux • Release: 7.12.19

Photo Credits: Jaymes Crux