Love isn't the only thing to sing about, and Jarell Perry proves this on his debut solo full-length, Simple Things, produced by Hassan. The LA-based singer/songwriter, who has collaborated with everyone from Fat Joe and Usher to Diplo and Rusko, certainly knows how to belt out the stomach-punch emotional resonance of love gone wrong, but he also spins yarn around a modern existence that includes mundane day jobs and the highs (and lows) of a good glass of whiskey. While grounded in alternative R&B, Simple Things tours through Perry's many influences, including indie-acoustic, dubstep and chill-wave. Also on the record are two bonus tracks: "First Time," Perry's collaboration with Nacho Picasso, Locksmith and Torae, and his Semi Precious Weapons cover song, "Aviation High."