Jennifer Lee, the Grammy-nominated talent everyone calls TOKiMONSTA, hit pause on her seventh album last year to stand by her closest friend in her last moments. That period of heartbreak followed her own battle in 2016, when she faced Moyamoya disease and emerged from two brain surgeries with her passion for music still blazing. Now, Eternal Reverie arrives with new depth and purpose.
This project was once intended as a fully immersive sonic adventure, but it’s become an homage to life’s most meaningful connections. Each track traces Lee’s evolving artistry, from her early beat-scene influences to the driving house rhythms that set dance floors on fire. “Switch It” introduced the album with Cakes da Killa and GAWD delivering a feverish rush, while “Corazon / Death By Disco Pt. 2” showed a playful, rhythmic spin that still feels intimate. “On Sum” brought in Anderson .Paak and Rae Khalil, pairing laid-back tones with a video about finding love in unexpected places. “Feel It,” featuring PARTYOF2, glides between house and hip-hop with a spirited edge. The final piece of the puzzle, “Lucky U,” featuring the luminous voice of Gavin Turek, is accompanied by a video directed by Andrpw, playing up the idea that being with someone is a stroke of luck, not a simple choice.
Fittingly, Eternal Reverie is more than a list of collaborations. On instrumentals like “Eternal” and “Infinite Embrace,” Lee’s cinematic flourishes tell a story beyond words, underscoring her dedication to creating a tribute that resonates with anyone who’s navigated love, loss, or unexpected setbacks. Before the album’s delay, she teamed up with aespa for “Die Trying,” included on Netflix’s Rebel Moon: Songs of the Rebellion EP, and she’s continuing to champion emerging voices through her Young Art imprint. It all speaks to a producer pushing creative boundaries and turning every challenge into a reason to refine her craft.
