Following the infectious โWhat a Man Gotta Do,โ Grammy-nominated pop collective Jonas Brothers return with single โX,โ featuring Karol G.
Jonas Brothers already struck gold in 2020 with the release of their enthusiastic, infectious single, โWhat a Man Gotta Doโ in January. Now, the reinvigorate brother trio is back with two more new singles โ โXโ and โFive More Minutesโ โ with the latter being subject of this review. โXโ features Colombian reggaeton singer, Karol G. The results are enjoyable, though โXโ doesnโt supplant โWhat a Man Gotta Do.โ
Beginning with the production and sound, โXโ is as sleek as you might expect from a modern Jonas Brothers record. 2019 comeback Happiness Begins had no shortage of sleek backdrops, and the same can be said of โX.โ Swedish producer extraordinaire Shellback โdoes his thingโ as always, blending pop, Latin, and electronic successfully. As far as songwriting, besides Shellback, the team includes performers Nick Jonas and Carolina โKarol Gโ Giraldo, as well as pop royalty Ali Tamposi and Ryan Tedder. With such a star-studded theme, excellence is the only option, right?
Well, overall, from a performance perspective, โXโ is pleasant. Vocally, Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas sound great sharing duties. Nick handles the verses, while Joe handles the pre-chorus and chorus. The best moments are sung in falsetto. On the third verse, Karol G provides contrast, singing in Spanish, and fitting the overall vibe. The songwriting isnโt game changing, but itโs definitely fun and quite catchy, particularly the chorus:
โShe said, โOoh-ooh-oohโ Kiss me like your ex is in the room Donโt be afraid of something new If you play it right, you can be that someone Yeah, that someone who Wonโt leave me lonely tonight.โ
Final Thoughts
All in all, โXโ is another enjoyable offering from Jonas Brothers. Nick, Joe, and Karol G all give nice performances. As far as songwriting, the pre-chorus and chorus sections are catchy. No, โXโ wonโt change your life, but it provides some fun to your listening rotation.
Jonas Brothers โข XV โ Single โข Jonas Brothers Recording / Republic โข Release: 5.15.20
Photo Credits: Jonas Brothers Recording / Republic