Soft Spot

Released in late 2023, Soft Spot represents a refinement of the 'JMSN sound' - a blend of neo-soul, funk, and contemporary R&B characterized by high-production values and a DIY ethos. Following his tradition of self-production and multi-instrumentalism, the album sees Christian Berishaj (JMSN) doubling down on the analog warmth that has become his hallmark. The nine tracks are notably consistent in length, mostly hovering around the four-to-five-minute mark, allowing for the 'slow-burn' arrangements to fully develop. Critics have noted the album's lean toward a more romantic and serene tone compared to the brooding intensity of his earlier work like 'Priscilla'. The record functions as a cohesive sonic statement, utilizing a limited but effective palette of live instrumentation and dense vocal layering to create a sense of timelessness. It sits in the artist's catalog as a bridge between his experimental soul tendencies and a more classic, song-oriented approach to R&B.