JMSN - It Is

Review by Steven county

JMSN’s It Is: A Raw, Funk-Infused R&B Masterpiece That Kicks Ass Let’s get one thing straight—JMSN doesn’t mess around. His 2016 album It Is isn’t just another cookie-cutter pop record drowning in auto-tune and clichés. Nah, this is the real deal: a gritty blend of soul, funk, and R&B that punches you right in the gut and leaves you begging for more. Released under White Room Records, it’s got layers so deep you’ll need a damn shovel to dig through them all. First off, let’s talk about “Good Ol’ Case Of The Blues.” This track slaps harder than your ex on a bad day. It’s moody as hell, dripping with raw emotion, like JMSN ripped these lyrics straight outta his diary after a three-day bender. The bassline? Smooooooth. Like butter melting on hot grits smooth. And those vocals? Damn near hypnotic. You feel every word he sings because it’s not polished—it’s real. No shiny veneer here, just pure unfiltered pain wrapped up in a sultry groove. When this song comes on, I don’t care where I am; I stop everything and listen. It’s that kind of moment—you know what I mean? Then there’s “Be a Man Pt. 2,” which hits different but still knocks you flat. If “Good Ol’ Case” is introspective heartbreak, this one’s a middle finger to societal expectations. JMSN lays down some hard truths over a beat that’s equal parts funky and brooding. The production is tight—like, jeans-two-sizes-too-small tight—but never overpowers his voice. He owns every second of this track, spitting lines that make you wanna nod your head while questioning your entire existence. Honestly, if you’re not feeling at least a little uncomfortable listening to this, are you even paying attention? Now, let’s give credit where it’s due. JMSN didn’t just phone this one in—he produced, wrote, and mixed most of the album himself. Dude’s clearly a control freak, but thank god for it. The result is cohesive as hell, each track flowing seamlessly into the next. Props also go to Alex Pfender, James Musshorn, and Vaughn Woolsey for engineering some of the standout moments. Oh, and can we talk about that cover art by Leif Podhajsky? Psychedelic vibes for days, man. It perfectly matches the vibe of the music inside. But here’s the kicker—the unexpected curveball that makes It Is stick with me long after the last note fades. For an album packed with heavy themes and killer grooves, it ends on a surprisingly reflective note. Tracks like “Fantasize” and “Cruel Intentions” leave you floating, almost dreamlike, forcing you to sit with your thoughts instead of running from them. It’s weirdly cathartic, like punching a pillow until it bursts open and then realizing you needed that release all along. So yeah, JMSN’s It Is might fly under the radar for some folks, but trust me when I say it deserves your attention. It’s messy, beautiful, aggressive, and tender—all at once. Just like life itself. Fucked up? Maybe. But isn’t that why we love it?

Artist: JMSN
Album: It Is

2016

Rating: 4.0

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Filename: jmsn-it-is.zip

MP3 size: 130.2 mb
FLAC size: 921.9 mb

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Good Ol' Case of the Blues	2:42
Possessed	5:0
Hypnotized	3:56
It Is	3:01
Power	4:53
Cruel Intentions	5:46
Funk Outta Here	3:59
Most Of All	4:56
Be a Man (Single Version)	4:0
It Is.	3:1
Fuck U	5:47
Be a Man, Pt. 1	04:07
Good Ol' Case Of The Blues	2:42
Be a Man Pt. 2	3:36
Fantasize	3:0
Be A Man Pt. II	3:36
Juice (Interlude)	2:11
Most of All	04:56
Be a Man, Pt. 2	03:36
Be A Man	4:07
Most of All (Single Version)	3:10

Video

JMSN - Most Of All

JMSN - Cruel Intentions/Good Ol' Case of the Blues

JMSN - Hypnotized

JMSN - Fuck U

Images

Catalog Numbers

WRR011
WRR012

Labels

White Room Records

Listen online

lytte på nettet
online luisteren
escuchar en línea
ouvir online
écouter en ligne
online anhören
lyssna på nätet
kuunnella verkossa
ascolta in linea

Formats

CD
Album
2 × Vinyl
LP

Companies

Role	Company
Manufactured By	Noiseland Industries
Phonographic Copyright (p)	White Room Records
Copyright (c)	White Room Records
Pressed By	MPO
Recorded At	White Room Studios
Lacquer Cut At	SST Brüggemann GmbH

Credits

Role	Credit
Cover	Leif Podhajsky
Engineer	Alex Pfender (tracks: D3), James Musshorn (tracks: A2, A3, B1), Vaughn Woolsey (tracks: D1, D2)
Lacquer Cut By	Kr
Layout	Adam Miltenberger
Design	Adam Miltenberger
Photography By	Cameron McCool
Producer	JMSN
Mixed By	JMSN
Written-By	C. Berishaj

Notes

Deluxe 150 gram vinyl (2xLP) - 1st pressing limited to 2000 units. Includes printed inner sleeves and instant digital download of "Cruel Intentions".

Barcodes

Barcode: 602573015483
Barcode (Scanned): 602573015476
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, hand etched): 16-0027NL A MPO Kr SST
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, hand etched): 16-0027NL B Kr SST MPO
Matrix / Runout (Side C runout, hand etched): 16-0027NL C MPO Kr SST
Matrix / Runout (Side D runout, hand etched): 16-0027NL D MPO Kr SST

About JMSN

Indie R&B singer

Real Name

Christian Andrew Berishaj

Aliases

Snowhite
Christian TV
Christian Berishaj
Pearl

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that JMSN's album *It Is* is like a masterclass in blending genres? Released in 2016, it mixes Pop/Rock, Funk/Soul, and R&B/Soul seamlessly. The album even features multiple versions of the same track, like "Be a Man" and "Most of All," giving listeners different vibes of the same song. Plus, the cover art was designed by Leif Podhajsky, who’s known for his trippy, surreal visuals. It’s not just an album; it’s an experience.