JohnSmokey

Yes, very interesting lyrics, with many thoughts gathered in a song.
I sure liked the music that supported the lyrics and I think that your voice is adequate for this form of rapping.
Overall pretty nice work, I only missed a better ending.
Well done.
My regards, Anthony

atw 25th May 2025 15:25 - 2 months ago

on Separate Ways by JohnSmokey

You have chosen nice music for your rap. I liked it.

StratOli 22nd Mar 2025 17:20 - 4 months ago

on What I Cant Control by JohnSmokey

Hey that's a nice combination of spoken lyrics and bluesy track, not sure if this is americana type of style but that's not important. Thanks for sharing.

Zootman 10th Feb 2025 16:01 - 5 months ago

on New Money 2 by JohnSmokey

Howzit? Yoy know I like your stuff, you have a distinctive and unique style and delivery, plus your lyrics often resonate.

I know what you mean with going back and reworking stuff. I've been going back to some old tracks that I think are worthwhile or mean something to me too, remixing and remastering... It's a catch 22, rather be working on something new but hearing what can be better with a bit more know how. Anyhow, have a good day man and keep at it. Zoot.

Angelus777 9th Feb 2025 10:02 - 5 months ago

on New Money 2 by JohnSmokey

This track has a dope! beat and you have added a very unique and interesting twist GREAT! vocals very laid back! Kudos!

Kayos2 9th Feb 2025 08:20 - 5 months ago

on New Money 2 by JohnSmokey

A very interesting opening. I like the rhythm and it is a bright, upbeat piece. Vocals need some work but this is a promising framework. Kay

XDOUSP 19th Sep 2024 07:46 - 10 months ago

on New Money 2 by JohnSmokey

This beat is real piece of music . I like it and the vocals as well .

vodeodoe 13th Jun 2024 19:30 - 1 year ago

on Its not a house its a home by JohnSmokey

thumbs up. Seen the bluesy tag and expected an harmonica or slide guitar ... and then trap drums yay. super sound well put together

CINCOCENT 13th Jun 2024 03:25 - 1 year ago

on Its not a house its a home by JohnSmokey

Great outro I like how you ended it

CINCOCENT 13th Jun 2024 03:24 - 1 year ago

on Its not a house its a home by JohnSmokey

SMOKEY! This beat matches your swag big time! These guitar tracks match u the best! Numero uno part flow is dope

dimestop 13th Jun 2024 03:08 - 1 year ago

on Its not a house its a home by JohnSmokey

nice track Johnnie, good vibe and lines great beat and guitar is sic

xdaexd 27th May 2024 18:31 - 1 year ago

on Clear as Hindsight by JohnSmokey

idk if you're kidding or not but i'm cracking up

JohnSmokey replied 27th May 2024 - 1 year ago

The purpose of music is to bring joy in part. So if I've done that I believe I've succeeded as an artist. It's a very innocent track. Just a memory I had on my mind. Thank you for listening.

dimestop 27th May 2024 14:24 - 1 year ago

on Clear as Hindsight by JohnSmokey

nice work Johnnie, nice story and good lines spreading the love bro, reminiscing, yep i listened to all 5.27 thought you should of played out with the music but thats just my personal choice, it really didn't spoil it, loved the slow vibe, keep em coming

JohnSmokey replied 27th May 2024 - 1 year ago

Thank you, Paul! Yes an innocent track here, just rememniscing taking some care to the record. Documenting to an extent and I beleive there is some entertainment value. As well as a chance to be enlightened to some degree. I shall keep em coming. I could have went an hour on that beat. But 5 min and soke change was enough!

AlanMcLarenProject 24th May 2024 16:31 - 1 year ago

on What I Cant Control by JohnSmokey

Nice one! Good sound, I find this a great and unusual mix of blues and hip hop. Good guitar and bass sound

JohnSmokey replied 27th May 2024 - 1 year ago

Thank you! Its a vision.

theHumps 23rd May 2024 15:06 - 1 year ago

on What I Cant Control by JohnSmokey

Nice! Love the attitude you created, mean, badass feel to the track. Music and the vocal delivery work so well each other, great job John!

Wayne

JohnSmokey replied 27th May 2024 - 1 year ago

Thank you theHumps. We can only do our best with it!

Cyberflares 20th May 2024 18:58 - 1 year ago

on What I Cant Control by JohnSmokey

I like it i also think it works well its different and thats what stands out cool track.

JohnSmokey replied 20th May 2024 - 1 year ago

Thank you! Glad you could enjoy your listen.

2Sisters 20th May 2024 18:03 - 1 year ago

on What I Cant Control by JohnSmokey

Of course, I completely agree! Repetition is very important for a song. It is also crucial to use boundaries, additions and conscious deviations in songwriting. When used correctly and purposefully, these elements highlight and support the repetitions and bring them into a new musical context.
I'll listen to the links when I get a chance. Until then, I wish you a nice rest of the weekend.

JohnSmokey replied 20th May 2024 - 1 year ago

My weekend is over haha. I write this from my 9-5. It was a good weekend though, played golf twice and got some good rest.

Can't wait for your reaction on the podcast!

2Sisters 20th May 2024 16:46 - 1 year ago

on What I Cant Control by JohnSmokey

The idea of combining blues with rap or hip hop is quite interesting and seems to work. However, the song unfortunately gets a bit lost in repetitions as it progresses. A small but noticeable deviation could counteract this, such as a brief change in pitch that then returns to the original flow. This is just a personal suggestion. The mix and mastering are definitely successful, and I also find the basic idea of the song appealing.
Kind regards, Manuela

JohnSmokey replied 20th May 2024 - 1 year ago

My range is not great... Lol but yes I agree changing the pitch could add to the product. Currently I'm a one man army on the vocals and lyrics.

I think repetition is a needed part to any song. In some form yuh know? I am glad the song could appeal to your senses in some way. Listen to S1 - T.S.a.A. Blackjack: Ep 1 - Part 1: The Blue Glow - Part 1 by Johnnie Smoke on #SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/Dz44VCxifsqtn3pa9
Listen to S1 - T.S.a.A. - Blackjack Ep1. - The Blue Glow - Part 2 by Johnnie Smoke on #SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/F9XGNKvKa5ezvSGC7

Here are the first two parts to episode one of my podcast. I hope to open the forum for many down the line. To express themselves and make the world a better place. I think you will enjoy the product over there. I did the piano and everything else. I need to record part 3.

Thanks for the comment! All love!

CINCOCENT 19th May 2024 19:32 - 1 year ago

on What I Cant Control by JohnSmokey

https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/247025
All right here we go doggy I hope you like it life's a trip remix

CINCOCENT 19th May 2024 19:25 - 1 year ago

on What I Cant Control by JohnSmokey

Life's a trip I got the remix I'll be back but let's listen to this.
Some roadhouse music that's right! I can definitely see some strippers getting down on this lol
It's that guitar 2+2 is quarto dope

JohnSmokey replied 20th May 2024 - 1 year ago

Thanks Cinco! I always try to bring rhe heat. Just songs that progress the forum for others and I.

atw 18th May 2024 20:48 - 1 year ago

on What I Cant Control by JohnSmokey

Cool, I like your guitar work, great track!

JohnSmokey replied 20th May 2024 - 1 year ago

Thanks for the listen! I do not do the instrumetal/beat. I only to the vocals and lyrics.

pseudoble 14th May 2024 19:10 - 1 year ago

on Provoked by JohnSmokey

Sweet dark tones and powerful - blues dirge with hip hop overtones. I can understand CC's comment about the beat and the vocal competing at little but for sure its 'pretty dope'.

JohnSmokey replied 18th May 2024 - 1 year ago

Thank you, psuedoble! I try my best!

CINCOCENT 13th May 2024 06:35 - 1 year ago

on Provoked by JohnSmokey

Nice one homie I just think that the beat and your vocals are competing with each other but that's about it man nice flow the part where you go out on your own terms those bars right there pretty dope!

JohnSmokey replied 18th May 2024 - 1 year ago

Thank you Cinco! I like to think the beat and I are competing together on the same team. I am just trying to progress the forum for myself and others. With every lyric every song. Yuh know?

pseudoble 8th May 2024 06:41 - 1 year ago

on That Kind of Night by JohnSmokey

Lovely work Johnnie

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