Choker “Uneven” Single Review: A Raw New Era for HEAVEN AIN’T SOLD

Look, we’ve all been there—refreshing Choker’s Spotify page for months (okay, years) hoping for a sign of life. After a string of cryptic teasers, he finally dropped “Uneven,” and it’s exactly the kind of beautiful, mid-tempo gut punch we needed.

If you were expecting a straightforward pop anthem, you don’t know Choker. “Uneven” is less about a catchy hook and more about that specific, prickly feeling of realizing you’re way more invested in someone than they are in you.

It’s Choker, But Sharper

Since Honeybloom, Chris has been the king of “vibe” music, but “Uneven” feels different. It’s less like a hazy dream and more like a high-definition conversation at 3:00 AM.

• The Production: It’s got those signature glitches and atmospheric layers, but there’s a driving pulse here that feels almost aggressive. It’s “pop” in the sense that it stays in your head, but “experimental” in the way it feels like it might fall apart at any second.

• The Vocals: He’s still doing that incredible falsetto, but he’s also leaning into a more grounded, spoken-word style in the verses. It makes the lyrics feel less like a performance and more like a confession.

Why “Uneven” Hits Different

The song title is a perfect descriptor of the relationship he’s describing. It’s about that lopsided power dynamic. There’s a line in the chorus—“Scratching at your door like a dog”—that is honestly kind of brutal. It’s not “cool” R&B; it’s desperate and raw.

He’s capturing that specific ego-bruise of watching someone move on while you’re still stuck in the loop of what used to be. It’s the sound of someone trying to keep their dignity while secretly falling to pieces.

The Big Picture: HEAVEN AIN’T SOLD

This single feels like the final piece of the puzzle before his new album, HEAVEN AIN’T SOLD, drops on February 20th. Following up on “Proof,” “Uneven” confirms that Choker isn’t just making “mellow” music anymore—he’s making music that demands you actually sit up and listen.

If this is a sign of what the rest of the album looks like, we’re in for a very emotional February.