Jacquees is an undoubtedly talented vocalist and has an incredibly unique sound, however, his lyrical ability does not share the level of dexterity as these other attributes. At first listen Jacquees’ masterly high-tenor vocals demand the attention of the listener...but after a few seconds of pre-elementary word play, they leave the listener disappointed to learn that the vocals are only decent part of the song. One of the most lyrically enlightening lines of all time could be heard in the chorus of Jacquees’ single, “Lost At Sea,” from his 2016 album, “Lost At Sea”:“I’m lost at sea just like a fisher waahhh, so we fallin’ out that’s what they wishin’ for.” The ingenious lyricism continues in his verse of the song, where he repeats the same three words -dice, price, and nice-at minimum twice each as the rhyme of each line. It is disappointing how someone who possess so much vocal talent can release such underwhelming music. Marcel Williams, a song critic who writes newsletters for HIPHOP DX, agrees that Jacquees as an artist is underdeveloped, saying that “The lack of structure and lyrical direction, coupled with Jacquees’ inability to be effective as an MC..., serve as a turn-off,” when referring to “Lost At Sea.” Jacquees not taking full advantage of his abilities adds to the popular belief that hip-hop is losing its standards and is becoming a dumbed down version of what it used to be, setting a precedent for future generations of artists saying that effort and skill are not necessary to be an influencer of hip-hop culture.