Isaiah Falls - Drugs n’ Lullabies (EP)

You were mistaken if you thought I wouldn’t stay up and block every other release besides Isaiah Falls just so I can be one of the first to pen a review on his full-length project. Isaiah Falls dropped his debut project titled “Drugs n’ Lullabies,” a 12-track EP filled with ecstatic production and well-established moods that fit his crooning tone. The project shifts seamlessly between relaxed states and soulful bravado, elevating the prestigious sounds to a fitting state. Our introduction to his music came with his May single “Diva,” which initially got us hooked on his sound. From there, anticipation built to hear more of his soul expressed in such an immaculate fashion. While listening to it, I decided to dissect the album to capture my initial thoughts. Then I went back to re-listen, reflect on the highlight, and find something new to share on its second play, so now I didn’t get any sleep until I entirely gave it its deserved appreciation.

Setting the mood for the intro titled “Meet Me By The Moon,” the project walks you into a beautiful soundscape that envelops you in a majestic feeling. This seamlessly leads into the heavily gifted track “Gold On My Teeth” featuring ClicKlak, which feels like a ride through your city with the windows down and the wind blowing. It endures a soulful aura mixed with suaveness, crooning to touch every emotion that Isaiah’s vocals drenched. Turning up the bass and shaking up the stars, Isaiah bleeds sensational rhythm into his tone, carrying the listener through the rest of the project's ballads. The flourished sounds of “Love Me or Love Me Not” transition effortlessly into the star-studded vibes of “Candy” and then glide effortlessly into the funk aesthetic of “Did I Lose You.” And at every turn, you become amazed at how much feeling Isaiah brings to his work. The words he expresses resonate deeply, reaching the core of your soul. In each track, you can hear him perfecting the melody in his heart, assuring his fans that when it comes to love, he has the essence to bring forth both the good and the bad, with one always outbalancing the other.

At 3 a.m. Central time, I can assure you the album is so much more—it's special in regard to R&B music. While many believe everything now is rinse and repeat, none of that happens with Isaiah Falls. He brings something new and everlasting to the genre that fans will resonate with and find relatable. I know I did.