Quality Control’s multifarious wordsmith Jordan Hollywood provides the corresponding visual treatment for his latest single titled “Testament” off of Quality Control: Control The Streets Volume 2.
The Magic City’s coveted musician finds himself bearing the burdens of what unprecedented troubles arise while in pursuit of stardom.
“You can’t expect anyone to understand your vision like you do. People that I put on have watched me struggle and fall while they are chillen. I’m never gonna stop hustling –have to put all this weight on my shoulders and blood, sweat and tears to chase my dream.”
Spearheading the role as CEO of The Wasted Youth , Jordan’s innate ability to exercise his lyrical prowess and artistic finesse has rightfully enabled the musical cognoscente to develop a favorable global appeal that pervades a new sound.
Testament is riddled with figurative imagery and plain-spoken innuendos that allude to what internal battles plague the mind of Jordan Hollywood.
As referenced, “Used to love me but you judge me like Aaron now/You used to listen but you bad at hearing now/You won’t even hear me out/That fuck shit be canceled out/We was both on the road to the money, you mad at me cause I took better routes“, Jordan’s vulnerability in laying his pain on verses provides further context on the sentiments conveyed by experienced betrayal.
It’s almost like this record is a therapeutic means to unpack what hidden truths lie within the vivid evocation of Jordan’s past.
The cinematic-esque depiction of his crusade to musical prominence is co-directed by Jordan himself alongside his longtime collaborator Edgar Esteves.
With quite an impressive span of writing credits received for past endeavors – ranging from the likes of French Montana, Jason Derulo & more – and still receiving high praise for his QC debut EP Finally! , Jordan isn’t showing any indications of falling off or falling short from his impending industry takeover.
Check out his forthright testimonial below.
