Real High

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AlbumMay 05 / 201711 songs, 41m89%
Synthpop Alternative R&B
Noteable Highly Rated

Recorded over the course of four years in Los Angeles with the help of Cole M.G.N., these songs of transformational love and relentless nostalgia present the most personal, lyric driven Nite Jewel record to date. With everything from expansive, futuristic balladry (“Real High,” “Part Of Me”) to gauzy dance-floor hits (“2 Good 2 Be True,” “The Answer”), Nite Jewel’s fourth full length acts as her most focused and bold effort yet. Featuring contributions from long-time collaborators such as Dâm-Funk, Droop-E, and Julia Holter, the timeless production, unique voice, and pristine song-craft of Real High create an irresistible combination that only seeks to enhance its affecting message.

7.5 / 10

Ramona Gonzalez digs back into the ’90s to find the right R&B moods for her latest album as Nite Jewel, her most focused work yet with many nods to new jack swing and Janet Jackson.

9.2 / 10

Nite Jewel's Rachel Gonzales hit upon an inspired creative streak with 2016's Liquid Cool album and Nite Funk EP that continues on Real High.

8.0 / 10

For nearly a decade, Los Angeles based Ramona Gonzalez has slowly but steadily been perfecting her distinctive brand of homespun, lo-fi, bedroom R&B.

6 / 10

70 %

Ramona Gonzalez seems to have two main loves: pop-inflected R&B music and quirky synth sounds.