Review
"Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü" lands like a shot of neon straight to the bloodstream, a collaborative thrill ride that thrives on momentum and mischief. Dropping in early 2015, the duo waste no time cracking the door open with the unruly burst of "Don't Do Drugs Just Take Some Jack Ü", immediately signaling that rules are optional here. From there, the project zigzags through modern club culture with restless curiosity, always pushing forward, never settling. You can hear two restless minds daring each other to go further, louder, stranger.
The middle stretch is where the range really stretches its legs. "Beats Knockin'" flips New Orleans bounce into a glistening electronic sprint, while "Take Ü There" with Kiesza stitches sharp percussion to an elastic pop hook that still snaps. "Febreze" brings in 2 Chainz for a gritty left turn, then "To Ü" cools the temperature with AlunaGeorge’s dusky R&B tones, letting space and restraint do the talking. None of these guest spots feel random; each voice is folded into the production with intention and care.
As the album barrels toward the finish, the genre lines blur even more. "Jungle Bae" slides into shadowy dancehall rhythms, "Mind" with Kai leans into slow-burn sensuality, and "Where Are Ü Now" introduces breezy tropical colors paired with a surprisingly tender pop core. "Holla Out" roughs things up with industrial grit, while the Missy Elliott remix of "Take Ü There" closes the loop by showing how elastic the material really is. Through all the stylistic swerves, the club pulse never drops, making this a project that works just as well under strobe lights as it does in a pair of late-night headphones. - Kymani
