Paterson Songstress Jalisa Rey Releases Sophomore EP

Written By Mike Greenblatt

PHOTO: Jalisa Rey by Pagani Photo

‘Mixy’ is the second effort of Paterson singer-songwriter Jalisa Rey (she’s since left her Passaic County  home for the  glitz of Los Angeles). The seven-tracks—produced by Pagani and JulesTheWulf—are filled with regret, lust and unfiltered emotion. Opener “FSW” has her opining “I want you but you’re too damn toxic…I don’t want to share you with nobody.” The regret comes with “Cross The Line”—“I know  you probably think I’m crazy but I’m still on you.” “How I Like It” features rapper T-Shyne in a provocative tale of purposely initiating arguments just to have the kind of make-up sex she has in “Rounds.” “No Feelings” is about partying without remorse. “Bad Thing” is Rey at her most vulnerable.  Closer “On My Own Wave” is an anthem of resilience.

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Mike Greenblatt

MIKE GREENBLATT has been writing for Goldmine magazine and New Jersey's Aquarian Weekly for more than 35 years. His writing subjects fill the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

He's interviewed Joe Cocker, Graham Nash, David Crosby, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, and members of The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. He was 18 when he attended Woodstock in 1969.

In addition to writing about music, Greenblatt has worked on publicity campaigns for The Animals, Pat Benatar, Johnny Winter, Tommy James and Richard Branson, among others. He is currently the editor of The Jersey Sound.

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