Name: Ballads 1
Brand: Joji

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Catalogue number

A 724967

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Translucent Red

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Extended format

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Format detail

5-Year Anniversary - Indie Exclusive

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-10-27

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WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

093624857037

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Red LP

A 724780

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5-Year Anniversary

093624858171

Black LP

Artist

Joji

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

88Rising Music

Joji is a Japanese artist who has made a name for himself as a singer, songwriter, rapper, and retired YouTube personality. Born on September 18, 1992, he has captivated audiences with his unique blend of music and captivating performances.
With his soulful voice and introspective lyrics, Joji has gained a loyal following around the world. His music resonates with listeners on a deep level, tackling themes of love, loss, and self-reflection.
Having started his career on YouTube under the alias [Filthy Frank], Joji's transition into the music industry has been nothing short of remarkable. He continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be an artist in today's ever-evolving musical landscape.

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Osaka, Japan-born singer and producer Joji is a multi-talented visionary, with a cult following from every corner of the internet. Joji defies convention--his songs characterized by down tempo, melancholic themes and soulful vocals, layered over lush grimy textures, blending elements of trap, folk, electronic, and R/B. Joji is one of the most interesting and promising artists living in the digital age, a master of multiple mediums, commanding a massive and almost fanatical fan base, with 600+ million views on YouTube alone. His loyal following has carried over into Joji’s music career.

His first full-length studio album, BALLADS 1, is, simply put, a collection of ballads dedicated to the theme of change. Each song deals with the struggle of change—leaving toxic environments, grappling with temptations, or refusing to change—and serve as reminders to Joji to be comfortable with his own growth. The album is told from multiple perspectives, based on both people in Joji’s life and imagined. BALLADS 1 also reflects Joji’s evolution as an artist since the release of his debut EP In Tongues in November 2017. Through the recording process, Joji has unlocked an ambitious new sound and style that’s uniquely his own.

BALLADS 1 also represents Joji’s evolution as an artist since the release of his debut EP In Tongues in November 2017. The album is predominantly self-produced, yet features notable collaborations with producers Shlohmo, Clams Casino, Thundercat, RL Grime, Patrick Wimberly, Jam City, and a vocal feature from rapper Trippie Redd.

Ballads 1

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Discover Ballads 1 by Joji on vinyl. Osaka-born singer and producer with a cult following. A collection of soulful ballads dedicated to change.