Vocal Points is a collaboration featuring Jackson Whalan’s rhymes and GES’s tracks. The 11-track album is a prismatic but cohesive collection of textural and positive-minded hip-hop. On the ethereal, “Hope,” Whalan grapples with finding peace in the wake of missed opportunities. His militant flow pierces through rugged beats and dreamy ambience on the rousing “Coming Alive.” His penchant for writing undeniable pop hooks is evident on “Moving With You.” Here, the verses rhyme swaggeringly, and the choruses boast a sensual, sung melody.

The album title Vocal Points is inspired by the definition of focal point: the point at which rays or waves meet after reflection or refraction, or the point from which diverging rays or waves appear to proceed.

Jackson Whalan and GES (Greg Somerville) first met in New York City after being introduced by a mutual friend, the legendary musician and playback engineer Laura Escudé. They started making music together and never looked back. Kicking things off with their debut single, “Source Code,” in 2023, they went on to create the Vocal Points album.

Between 2023 and 2024, they worked on the album in studios across Queens, NY; Hoboken, NJ; and Great Barrington, MA.
Vocal Points is a studio album that dives deep into themes of exploration, perseverance, struggle, a stolen bike, miracles, relationships, basketball, things falling into place, and much more. Stepping away from his usual producer role, Jackson focused exclusively on songwriting and vocals, while GES refined the production—delivering a dynamic palette of sounds, beats, and styles that unlocked new creative breakthroughs for Jackson’s vocal performance. The project showcases fresh flows, melodic singing, infectious hooks, and elevated storytelling. Both artists...  more
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released May 23, 2025

Produced by GES
Lyrics written and performed by Jackson Whalan and GES
Mixed by GES
Mastered by Robert Macchiochi (Subvert Central)

"Worked Out" features Jam Young
"Slide Hustle" features Entellekt and Alanna Sinclair
"Moving with You" co-production and guitar by Bruno M Fredes

Recorded at The Diner Studios in Hoboken, New Jersey, at GES's studio in Queens, New York, and Jackson Whalan's studio in Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Album cover by Patso


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Worked Out (feat. Jam Young)

Control Room (Interlude)

Slide Hustle (feat. Entellekt & Alanna Sinclair)

Moving With You

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New to Game

Party rap song with Thundersmack!!!! Michael Wilbur of Moon Hooch and Leo P of Too Many Zooz.

Credits
Produced by Jackson Whalan Leo P, & Michael Wilbur
Lyrics by Jackson Whalan
Mixed by Jackson Whalan and Michael Wilbur

This Is My Night

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I was sitting on this track for 9 years. Decided to share it. Much love to B-Riddimz on the production.

This is an introspective song that came together in Brooklyn in 2016.

Lyrics by Jackson Whalan
Produced by B-Riddimz
Mixed by Jackson Whalan
Mastered by Ian Stewart

Wonder (prod. by B-Riddimz)

Instrumental version of "Don't Let It Get Ya Down (feat. Wax)"

Wanted to give you the beat for this song.

Credits
Cello: Dave Eggar
Violin: Artur Korotin
Keyboards: Jason Metcalf
Mastering Engineer: Gonçalo Peixoto
Mixing Engineer: Jackson Whalan
Producer: Jackson Whalan
Programming: Jackson Whalan
Recording Engineer: Sören Smedvig, Jackson Whalan



Don't Let It Get Ya Down (feat. Wax) [Instrumental]

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Don't Let It Get Ya Down (feat. Wax) [Instrumental]

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