J Rova Quiets Devilish Distractions In “Angels Around”

The path to achieving one’s dreams isn’t just fraught with obstacles; it’s littered with distractions. Some of these diversions may be harmless, others harmful, but all share the power to draw your focus and stall your progress. Pursuing a dream means more than overcoming what’s in your way; it’s about blocking out the noise and protecting your vision from everything that threatens to blur it. That’s Richmond MC J Rova‘s core message on “Angels Around,” a standout single recently brought to life with a slick new video.

“Got angels around\ But swear I can still hear the devil,” J Rova flows on the hook, capturing the tension between bright hope and dark temptation that drives the song. But he doesn’t sit in that struggle for too long, quickly flipping the energy with a bar that frames confidence as a powerful defense (“I still put a smile on\ Cause every day that I wake up\ I’m knowing I’m special“). Shot by Truth Visions, the video finds J Rova performing through quiet winter scenery, where the thawing ice symbolizes steady progress through persistent obstacles. Twinkling piano notes provide a haunting melody in the background under crisp percussion and crafty production tricks that give the hip-hop artist ample space to flex lyrically.

“Angels Around” comes from The Star Show II, J Rova’s 2024 follow-up to his breakout 2019 record. The recent project blends explosive tracks like “Big Dog” with introspective cuts like “Old Days,” delivering a dynamic and well-rounded collection of hip-hop standouts, none more luminous than “Angels Around.” With the arrival of his bold 2025 single “SKY,” J Rova makes it clear: his ascent is far from over, with plenty of altitude still left to climb.

Watch the video for “Angels Around” below, and make sure to follow J Rova on Instagram for more updates.