Jeremih • Late Nights: Europe

Jeremih's rise has been stratospheric and yet, in a way slow, steady, quiet.  Easily one of the most famous of our many current Chicago standouts, he's had a steady stream of hits on the radio and a national presence that he's been building for years now, rubbing shoulders on features with artists on the global, not just American stage. At the same time, he's lowkey entertainer, staying on play and out of the news. It's hard to say what his secret is, but may it's enough to let the music speak for itself. If Late Nights: Europe is to be believed, Jeremih is having plenty of fun, whether or not it's being blasted out on social media. 

At the heart of Late Nights: Europe is Jeremih's incredible voice, demonstrating vocal range, strength and subtlety that few artists could match. With each track taking place in a different world city, Jeremih narrates for the audience what a trip across the globe with him might look like. No surprises here, there's not a lot of sleep. Less poppy than 2015's Late Nights: The Album,  Jeremih gets closer to rapping far more than you're used to hearing, as well as exploring other music stylings such as juke and dancehall. Production is heavily covered by Soundz and Kevin Cubeatz, and the album features guest spots including The Game, G Herbo, Wiz Khalifa and more. It's a fantastic album, pure and simple. After hearing Late Nights: Europe, there's no question missing Jeremih at Pitchfork was a mistake.