Whereas the world chases the following flashy distraction, it’s time to ditch the ‘Worry of Lacking Out’ and embrace ‘JOMO – The Pleasure of Lacking Out.’ Celebrated Finnish producer / artists Misha and cocabona’s new EP, JOMO, flips the script by inviting listeners to press pause, breathe deeply, and rediscover pleasure within the current second.
Boasting extra 190 million streams collectively, Misha and cocabona are redefining sonic boundaries. They seamlessly mix components of soul, R&B, indie, hip-hop, and jazz, making a undertaking that celebrates the liberty of breaking free from perceived societal and environmental limitations. Dream large, and stay true to your self.
Crafted between London, Helsinki, Amsterdam, and New York, the EP options a formidable roster of worldwide expertise, together with Joya Mooi (NL), Kadeem Tyrell (UK), Latrell James (US), Relyae (US), ToriTori (US), Amelia Rose (UK), Tamara Mneney (DEN), and Jamiroquai drummer Derrick McKenzie, who seems on the only “The Current.”
“This isn’t a membership report,” says MISHA, “it’s a soundtrack for these evenings whenever you don’t exit. Residing within the second doesn’t imply being all over the place directly — it means appreciating the quiet, current moments that always go unnoticed.”
Opening the EP is the title monitor “JOMO,” which units the tone with a hypnotic mixture of heat harmonies, fluid R&B melodies, and velvety atmospheric textures. Recorded at Spotify’s Metropolis Studios with acclaimed UK R&B / Soul visionary Kadeem Tyrell, the monitor is soulful but quietly highly effective – the spark that ignited the imaginative and prescient for all the undertaking.
The journey continues with “Lengthy Manner From House,” the place ToriTori’s hovering vocals intertwine with Latrell James’ introspective bars in a deeply human meditation on distance, making a genre-blurring kaleidoscope of sound that intimately fuses Boston soul with hip-hop storytelling. Standout monitor “The Current” options Jamiroquai drummer Derrick McKenzie’s infectious rhythms alongside lush guitar work and Joya Mooi’s ethereal vocals, making a jazzy, dynamic soundscape. Putting an ideal stability between intricate melodies and fashionable aptitude, the result’s an upbeat, immersive listening expertise that feels each acquainted and recent. Joya provides, “it’s about having the braveness to hear inside, relatively than following exterior expectations.”
The EP then strikes into “Mistaken or Proper,” exploring poisonous relationships and heartbreak by Amelia Rose’s uncooked emotive supply, woven along with a wealthy tapestry of downtempo, neo-soul, R&B, and dream-pop textures all elevated by her soulful, honey-drenched vocals. Progressing to “Star of The Present,” the tone shifts to empowerment, as Faroe Island R&B artist Tamara Mneney dazzling vocals energy a radiant, seductive anthem celebrating presence, confidence, and self-love.
Concluding the EP is “All Day Lengthy,” a heartwarming and reflective monitor wrapped in a delicate, lullaby-esque sound. That includes Relyae’s tender vocals and Monma’s delicate manufacturing, the music envelops listeners in heat and serenity, making a blanket of harmonious closure.
Misha and cocabona’s decade-long inventive partnership, solid in Finland’s beat scene, boasts a complete and numerous array of collaborations reminiscent of Jordan Astra, KALLITECHNIS, Evil Needle, and extra. Following a celebrated efficiency at London’s Jazz Café and Misha’s official remix for GRAMMY-winner Lalah Hathaway, the duo will embark on a European tour this November, with stops in London, Paris, Milan, Amsterdam, and Berlin. With a shared emphasis on dwell instrumentation, emotional depth, and style fluidity, their manufacturing frames every visitor artist’s efficiency in a means that feels intimate but expansive. JOMO is not only a report; it’s an announcement of inventive intent, reclaiming stillness as a radical and joyful act in an overstimulated world.
Within the lead-up to the EP, Misha and cocabona’s singles “The Current,” “Lengthy Manner From House,” and “Mistaken Or Proper” have secured prestigious spots on playlists reminiscent of Spotify’s Subsequent Wave Soul, Soul Espresso, Soul N The Metropolis, in addition to Apple Music’s Rising R&B Songs, Alt R&B, Cozy Winter Nights, and Easy and Straightforward, cementing JOMO as one of many yr’s most anticipated releases.
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LISTEN TO THE EP JOMO HERE
JOMO Tracklisting:
JOMO (Misha, cocabona, Kadeem Tyrell)
Lengthy Manner From House (Misha, cocabona, Latrell James, ToriTori)
The Current (Misha, cocabona, Joya Mooi, Derrick McKenzie)
Mistaken or Proper (Misha, cocabona, Amelia Rose)
Star of the Present (Misha, cocabona, Tamara Mneney)
All Day Lengthy (Misha, cocabona, Relyae, Monma)
About Misha:
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