Mumbo Jumbo blog post
Ishamal Reed described Jes Grew as a mysterious "plague" of rhythm, joy, and expression that sweeps across America, with its heart at Harlem. This epidemic threatened the quiet traditional ways of Western civilization because it is different and isn't really understood. But, while Jes Grew was portrayed as a fictional "disease" that became known as the Harlem Renaissance, it's pretty evident that Jes Grew never really ended, but simply resurfaced through different forms. As time has evolved, so has Jes Grew. With new forms of expression like social media, which provide new avenues for millions to share their content through dances, cooking, or simply sharing their opinions, Jes Grew has taken several forms by challenging mainstream norms. In Mumbo Jumbo, Jes Grew is made to be contagious, which perfectly aligns with modern music and dance. Modern music is constantly changing. As new producers enter the space and add new types of sounds and beats, the mus...