JESSE KINCH - Born Ready

On Rotation: Jesse Kinch "Born Ready"

Jesse Kinch, a rock artist originally from Long Island, New York, released his latest single “Born Ready,” which is an autobiographical rock anthem all focused on the grit it takes to make it in the music industry. Having been making music for years, Kinch keep his signature high energy to this track, showcasing his skills as a musical trip threat as he wrote, performed, and produced the single himself. The result is a song that captures his determination as an artist with a lifelong passion for music and no Plan B.

Lyrically, the song is unique in its own right. For example, the song opens with spoken-word lyrics delivered like an internal monologue almost as if Kinch is staring into the mirror, reminding himself where it all began: “You see I’ve been doing this since I was 6 years old / My lord that boy was a sight to behold / My teachers called me a musical prodigy / They said I could sing and play songs with the best in history.” It’s a goose-pump giving introduction that sets the tone for the song as part reflection, part mission statement. That opening gives way to guitar riffs and a loud pulse-like drumbeat that makes the energy of the track undeniable.

The sound of Born Ready is rooted in classic rock and roll, but it feels personal from the very beginning of the very end. A true musician, Kinch handles nearly every instrument himself, with some unique drum work by Joe Nevolo giving the track a heartbeat that keeps it alive. The guitar lead toward the end of the track creates an undeniable peak, underlining the message that the song is also a strong declaration of purpose.

For fans of no-frills rock in the style of Bruce Springsteen, Chris Cornell, or early John Mayer, “Born Ready” is bound to be a must listen due to its introspective lyrics and unrelenting sound. It’s a reminder of what music can feel like when it comes straight from the source. With a hometown show planned for the fall, Jesse Kinch is clearly an artist built for industry and “Born Ready” proves he was in fact born ready for this journey.