Nehru Jackets
Heems · 2012
80 min · 26 tracks · alternative hip-hop
A vibrant tapestry of alternative hip-hop infused with South Asian influences and sharp social commentary.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bad, Bad, Bad — This track features clever wordplay and a catchy hook that encapsulates Heems' cultural commentary amid an infectious beat, showcasing his lyrical ingenuity.
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SWATE — With its introspective lyrics and atmospheric production, this track stands out as a moment of vulnerability that reflects Heems' personal experiences and artistic growth.
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You Have to Ride the Wave — The song combines humor with poignant observations about life in New York City, illustrating Heems' ability to blend satire with sincerity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Heems' debut showcases inventive production and diverse influences, though its cohesion suffers from the extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt transitions and layered vocal samples.
- Lyrically, the album shifts between personal narratives and broader social commentary, often within the same track.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Womyn
A section where the writing shifts from playful banter to a serious reflection on gender dynamics and identity.
This transition underscores the complexity of Heems' themes, revealing layers beneath the surface-level humor typical of his style.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Thug Handles 1:32
- 2 Bad, Bad, Bad 3:10
- 3 Alien Gonzalez 2:59
- 4 Nehru Jackets (interlude) 0:22
- 5 Choorhay Lare 3:05
- 6 SWATE 6:09
- 7 NYC Cops 3:57
- 8 You Have to Ride the Wave 4:54
- 9 Mike Finito Raps Too 1:06
- 10 Womyn 3:21
- 11 Bangles 3:54
- 12 Ravi Shankar PSA 0:34
- 13 It's the Drug I'm Needing 3:45
- 14 Coca Cola Freestyle 1:49
- 15 Chakklo 4:49
- 16 Jason Bourne 1:55
- 17 Desi Shoegaze Talko 3:08
- 18 I Want It Bad (Liquid Heart) 2:56
- 19 Juveniles Detained at Guantanamo Bay 1:59
- 20 Kate Boosh 3:10
- 21 What Do I Do When I'm Alone 2:47
- 22 Computers 1:56
- 23 Yo What's Good New York 3:42
- 24 Womyn 2 3:26
- 25 Eadadiik 6:36
- 26 Tu Nach 3:11
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