Malak Shalom’s latest release, “Belly Jello,” mixes hip hop, rap, and R&B with cool rap flows mixed with vibrant production, bounce, and bass. The song is loose and fun, built on a rhythmic base and memorable lyrical moments that come together to create a deliberately playful personality.
Really, it’s the words that make the song. “Pot belly, he likes his bear cold” is the first line of a strange and unforgettable world. It gives a sense of speed and movement. “Seat belt cus we don’t drive slow.” And then there’s the simple, distinctive “Howdy partner,” another one of those playful touches that add to the personality of the song. “Belly Jelly” feels chatty and unpredictable in these moments.
The rap and R&B elements come together nicely to form a smoothly flowing song with a little more energetic hip-hop edge. The bounce and bass add a physical pulse to the production, and Malak Shalom’s delivery ensures the lyrics stay front and centre. “Belly Jello” is a personality, rhythm, and attitude track that blends cool flows and lively production into an experience that’s easy to identify and driven by its own unique energy.
