SYRE is a messy, overlong, and often beautiful debut. It proves that Jaden Smith is not just a celebrity hobbyist, but a legitimate artist with a distinct vision. While it could have used a stricter editor to trim the fat from the Zip file, the highs are high enough to make the journey worth taking. It is a bold first step for an artist who is finally beginning to step out of the long shadow cast by his father.
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is taken from Jaden's middle name, Jaden Christopher Syre Smith. Musical Style SYRE is a messy, overlong, and often beautiful debut
While not always listed as official features on every platform, the following artists provided significant vocal contributions: Willow Smith : Both contribute vocals to the opening track, . Kevin Abstract : Provides additional vocals on the lead single "Fallen" . Odessa Adlon : Contributed to the track "Lost Boy" . Harry Hudson : Appears toward the end of the track "E" . Will Smith It is a bold first step for an