FromJerome - Before The Sunsets (EP) + 10 Questions

East London singer-songwriter FromJerome releases his debut 6-track EP 'Before The Sunsets'. Offering new dimensions to R&B, FromJerome injects his Grenadian-Nigerian heritage into his sonic, providing a Dancehall-meets-Afrobeats sound, which he dubs Afro-Hall. At just 21-years-old, FromJerome doesn't struggle to let his guard down, offering total vulnerability through relatable lyrics that encapsulate the raw emotions of a young person figuring out life and love. He teamed up with producers Zino Milly (Fredo, Young T and Bugsey), Elevated (Central Cee, AntsLive, Dave), RZ (Highlyy, Gabzy, JayO)  and London's Jed Soul to capture a carefully curated essence that merges culture-leading genres. With hints of early Bryson Tiller and PartyNextDoor to his aesthetic, FromJerome's personal narratives are what separates him from his peers.

Music has been ingrained in FromJerome from birth. His earliest childhood memories were hearing his parents playing a mixture of Fuji, Soca, Dancehall, and Lovers Rock. From there, his elder siblings - who also made music - introduced him to the leading sounds of their generation, exposing him to Garage and R&B, a concoction that encouraged him to explore his creative urges. Evolving from writing poetry to express his emotions to rapping on the school bus, Jerome recognised that singing would increase his popularity with females in his circle. Heavily influenced by Bryson Tiller's breakthrough album 'T R A P S O U L', he envisioned creating a textured sonic that he later taught himself how to replicate for his early demos. When his University peers encouraged him to release snippets on TikTok, Jerome was confident enough to pursue it more seriously. His growing support on socials and a music-centered trip to LA helped him see how his dreams could turn into reality.

FromJerome's intentions for 'Before The Sunsets' are to mark a timestamp for this point of his journey. The project's narrative follows a summer-love story with him falling head over heels before realising it wasn't meant to be. He wastes no time setting his romantic intentions with the opening track 'You Deserve' before shifting through the gears for 'Line It Up', outlining his infatuation. The recent single, 'Brown Liquor Baby' produced by Elevated sonically represents love and lust. He pieces the EP together with voice notes between 'Good Time Interlude' and 'Girls Trip' to subtly introduce parts of his personality. Closing the chapter on the conceptual EP, 'Favourite Stranger', sees Jerome reminiscing about what could have been if the relationship fulfilled its potential.

With no limits to his growth, 'Before The Sunsets' is the foundation of something special for FromJerome.

FromJerome sat down with Wordplay Magazine to answer our infamous 10 Questions:

1. So tell me, how did it all begin? What sparked your love for music?

I grew up in a musical household. Everyone in my family was involved in music so I was around it from a young age. I listened to my brother and sister singing and tried to copy them. I was hearing my dad’s Afrobeats, my Mum’s Lovers Rock. Reggae, Dancehall and Soca. My love for music has been with me since a young child.

2. Who are some artists that influence you and that you want to work with in the future?

I’d definitely have to say Drake, PartyNextDoor, and Bryson Tiller. They’ve really helped me mould the sound i’ve been developing and are the perfect example of how i’d like my music to sound and where i’d like it to live. I feel like it’d go crazy if we worked on a song.

3. What projects do you have coming up and can you give us any info on them?

‘Before The Sun Sets’ my new project which I’ve taken a lot of time to curate the EP. There’s definitely more in the works which I can’t really talk about.

4. How would you describe your sound?

Tropic. Nostalgic and Smooth.

5. What's your proudest moment to date so far as an artist?

Flying out to LA during my first few months of making music which helped me to see that people are paying attention and it could actually take me to new places in the world.

6. Do you have any advice for our readers who may be trying to play the mad game of music?

Make the best art that you can make. The industry with music in general is over-saturated but no-one can replicate what you are and what’s authentic to your true self. It’s important to create the perfect embodiment of your feelings.

7. Are there any artists on your radar right now that we should check out?

Gwamz. One of my closest brothers in music. kwn, an amazing artist and individual that i’ve been able to converse with. Musumba too, crazy talented. Kaleem Taylor and Liwa too.

8. What albums are on heavy rotation on your Spotify playlist currently?

‘PARTYNEXTDOOR 4’. Drake ‘For All The Dogs’ and Kendrick’s ‘Mr Marale & The Big Steppers’. It’s been those three on repeat. ‘Thanks For Hating’ by Potter Payper too.

9. What do you like to do when you're not making music?

I enjoy being around the people I love. I’ve dedicated a lot to music so when I get down time I like chilling with friends, playing basketball and, food.. i like to eat.

10. Name Three things you can't live without when in the studio?

My charger. Water bottle. And AirPods.