Jairic’s Thrives on Chaos and Contrast in Defiant New Single 'Don’t Let Me Put A Track On You'

Jairic has a way of making contradictions feel natural. The Detroit-born, Cannes-based artist calls his new single “sunlit on the surface, with a sharp edge underneath,” and he’s right: 'Don’t Let Me Put A Track On You' is equal parts spectacle and warning shot. It’s brash, cinematic hip-hop delivered with the poise of someone who has studied both the underground’s hunger and luxury culture’s gloss, then decided to fuse them into something entirely his own.

The production is tense but expansive. A Caribbean undercurrent snakes through the rhythm, warm and hypnotic, but it’s constantly cut against by jagged turns in the beat. Jairic’s flow thrives in that push and pull. He spits with a quick-witted venom that feels equally indebted to Detroit grit and the widescreen storytelling of ʼ90s rap icons. Where many rappers would double down on bravado, Jairic finds contrast: a striking bridge softened by female vocals, almost lulling, before the track snaps back into its defiant stance.

“This one was written in the south of France. Underneath the whole thing there’s this Caribbean pulse as well  — smooth, hypnotic, at times chaotic — but the lyrics carry a different weight: don’t run up on me. It’s got that contrast I love — sunlit on the surface, with a sharp edge underneath.”

It’s not hard to hear the influences; Eminem’s snarling bite, Macklemore’s theatricality, Machine Gun Kelly’s crossover instincts, but Jairic isn’t chasing anyone else’s lane. What makes 'Don’t Let Me Put A Track On You' compelling is how self-contained it feels. This isn’t just a single; it’s part of a larger world he’s building, one where music, film, and fashion bleed together into a singular aesthetic.

Still, the track is raw, restless, and maybe even deliberately uneven, its chaotic edges are what keep it interesting. Jairic’s vision might not be polished into pop perfection, but that’s the point: he’s less interested in fitting neatly into a playlist than in commanding a space that feels lived-in, layered, and cinematic. 'Don’t Let Me Put A Track On You' is a declaration that Jairic’s universe is one you’ll either step into or be shut out from.