Top Secret
by DeSean Jaggs
· posted by David Bergeson
Manager · Nov 12, 2026
· Report
- Package
- Starter
- Curators requested
- 12
- Sub-genres
- neo-soul, indie soul, contemporary r&b, alternative r&b
- Mood
- relaxed, danceable
- Release
- Released on Spotify
- Track
- Open on Spotify
“Top Secret” by DeSean Jaggs is a sly, slow-burning neo-soul cut that plays like a whispered handbook for living a double life. With smoky vocals and a hypnotic groove, Jaggs delivers sharp, almost coded advice—urging you to stay in character, keep your story straight, and never repeat the same excuse twice. Blending espionage imagery with sensual undertones, the track feels like late-night confession meets spy thriller. There’s tension beneath every line, where humor, caution, and quiet desire intertwine. It’s less about recklessness and more about control—the discipline it takes to move unseen while everything hangs in the balance. Perfect for fans of seductive, thought-provoking R&B, “Top Secret” slides effortlessly into neo-soul and after-hours playlists, where mystery, wit, and atmosphere reign.
Replies 12
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Hi! Thanks for sending this tune. I like the sexy, sensual vocals and the vibe of the tune but for my playlists I prefer songs with a bit darker, bluesy mood and more traditional blues / jazz style. Keep it up!
Hey, Soothing vocal in this one. I also liked the bass. less a fan of the whispering parts. The vocal felt quite harsh and noisy. I rather like some breathing space at times for the instruments. Good luck! Jessa
Hi there! I like the soulful melodies here, but I just think the vocals can sound quite sharp in the mix. A softer and more balanced vocal tone could help make the delivery feel smoother and more comfortable to listen to. Really sorry for the decline today.
Pleasure is mine to give my thoughts on your song. Regrettably, I wasn't able to add this track. I find the vocals and arrangement very alluring here but the audio quality seems to be a little too grainy overall.
The song's arrangement was top notch through and through, it's just that the consonants on the vocals feel really granular or coarse. For this one, I'll be letting go of the song.
Hi DeSean Jaggs, Overall, I think the ambience and sound design is super smooth and silky, very fun yet sexy. I think you're doing a great job setting a great R&B mood. I like the singing, though I do have an issue with how heavily processed the vocals are. What I prefer are clean and unprocessed vocals, and I'm having a hard time hearing the clean vocal track due to all of the pitch correction and reverb, etc. One last thing that I was hoping for was a stronger hook with your singing; I think you sing very well, but I find that I don't remember the Melody after the song is finished playing. I would be looking for another track like this with clean and unprocessed vocals, as well as a stronger hook, if you have something like that, to be a stronger playlist match with us next time around. Take care!
Greetings! As much as I enjoyed the beat selection, I found that the vocal mix is a tad too thin making it a tad hard to distinguish from the rest of the elements in the track. For this reason, I will pass for now.
The percussions, drums, and the bassline here create such an alluring listening environment. However, the song does have a static-y mix and texture-wise, the listening experience is a bit different from the target mood of my playlist, so I'll be declining at the moment.
Hey, DeSean Jaggs, The backing of Top Secret is powerful. The vocals bring a modern tone and a sensual style, combined with the intense touch of the drums and bass. But, as highlighted at 01:35, this sound feels heavy compared to the more intimate and soft sound of our playlists. Even so, we respect your art. You have potential, and don't forget to rate this review as helpful. Nage, Chill Connections
Thanks for your submission. It's a nice smooth track with a super smooth vocal and some impressive melodic runs. That said. This is too mainstream and bright sounding for my taste. Thanks and good luck with the release.
Impressive groove on the drums as it gave the track a very cool bounce! But the tone of the vocals is a bit too similar to the synth pads making it hard to distinguish in the mix. Sorry but I must decline this submission.
Hi, DeSean Jaggs! Thank you for submitting your track "Top Secret"! We appreciate the vocal interpretation, which introduced elements of suspense with laid-back nuances, creating an engaging and satisfying sound. However, from the perspective of our playlists, we found that the sample lines presented nuances that sounded a little too soft (in sections such as 00:17 to 00:59, for example), which differed from our current style, as we tend to look for samples that bring slightly more vibrant elements to their overall construction. Thank you once again for giving us the opportunity to review your track! It may be well received by playlists with a stronger aesthetic affinity. Have a great week, and we wish you a successful campaign! If you found our feedback helpful, a rating from you would mean a lot to us. Best regards!
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