Tynnelle – ‘Working On It’

Finding a blessing in every lesson, Tynnelle leads his raps with wisdom, introspection, and perseverance in Working On It. Throughout the 10-track LP, the Brick City-based lyricist lets us in on what’s been weighing on his mind. We also get to explore his “all-or-nothing” mentality toward life, resilience, and gratefulness about growing what he has gone through. Rooted in trap elements, the project takes on an experimental twist in genres like Jersey Club, R&B, boom-bap, gospel, Latin, jazz, and afrobeat. 

Contrary to Complicated, Tynnelle says 

“Working On It is a project based on telling the truth and living as if you had a second chance at life and were able to redo everything you regretted not doing in the first place or fixing mistakes.” 

Secondly, this album enforces how important staying solid is. Should you fold, you could miss out on chances to ascend. Songs like “24,” “Grateful Sh-t Talker,” and “Flat” find the rapper revealing the pros of blocking out the hate and staying true to yourself. “Whats Yo Song (feat. Ari Bellyboo), “BLINDFOLD,” and “Living Out Regrets (feat. DZH)” analyze his dealings with love. When it comes to forewarning opps that he’s not the one to be played with, “Flat,” “GOMW,” and “All Eyes On Me (feat. Samad Savage, Therapeutic Stan, and DZH)” send out a message that’s loud and clear. “GOMW” was fun to create for Tynnelle because he could challenge himself. Furthermore, this record pushed him to adapt his style differently.

“Paranoia” is Tynnelle’s most vulnerable track on Working On It because he opens up about the skepticism this music industry can place on emerging musicians. 

Complicated was moreso a diary about Tynnelle’s life, tendencies, and observations. 

The album’s theme is inspired by Tynnelle’s uncle Chad who unfortunately passed on January 8th, 2022. 

He continues, “At 2:11 am, I woke up from a dream about him. In this dream, his spirit became tangible for 24 hours. He was able to live his life as if he was still with us, able to do things he didn’t before.”

In turn, he hopes Working On It shows fans that they’ll always have choices to make. 

“Do your best not to rush in without really thinking all your options through,” he adds. “But don’t be afraid to take risks and walk with faith because it may never be too late to start over, but starting over too soon may cause you to miss out on something great.” 

When it comes to his creative process, Tynnelle drives on the highway or takes a long road to listen to beats, and whatever speaks to him is chosen. But, it also needs to help him get out the emotions he wants to display. In the studio, a Shin Bowl (Spicy Ramen), switch or PlayStation, and honesty is necessary. 

“I try to go in with an open mind because I feel I can gravitate to whatever leads me in the direction I want to go in,” he says. 

Aside from records like “All Eyes On Me (feat. Samad Savage, Therapeutic Stan, and DZH),” “Paranoia” or “GOMW,” “Grateful Sh-t Talker” carves out a lane of its own. 

In only two minutes, Tynnelle weaves between an animated then fast cadence. Likewise, the production takes a sonic dive into gospel, jazz, and boom-bap arrangements. Loaded with introspective lyrics, the New Jersey rapper speaks about keeping to himself and doing shadow work “cause people showing hands and wonder why they bleeding.” 

As he continues to speak truth through the speakers, he airs out those who backstabbed others and suffer the consequences. After admitting that there’s always a bigger picture to be seen, Tynnelle says he’s thankful for certain experiences that molded him. 

“Grateful for stories I pen /Even though I was hurting back then ’cause not everyone gon be 10 out of 10,” he raps. 

The rest of this verse finds Tynnelle remaining on top while those who’ve wronged him are stuck at the bottom. The transition of combative trap gives Tynnelle explains why hate comes easy to some individuals. Then, declaring that this envy stems from demons, he raps about standing tall through it all. Should anyone test him, he’ll be protected on all sides. 

Listen to Working On It below: