Whereas the world chases the subsequent flashy distraction, it’s time to ditch the ‘Concern 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 mission that celebrates the liberty of breaking free from perceived societal and environmental limitations. Dream huge, 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 file,” says MISHA, “it’s a soundtrack for these evenings once you don’t exit. Residing within the second doesn’t imply being in all places directly — it means appreciating the quiet, current moments that usually go unnoticed.”
Opening the EP is the title observe “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 observe is soulful but quietly highly effective – the spark that ignited the imaginative and prescient for your entire mission.
The journey continues with “Lengthy Means From Dwelling,” 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 observe “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. Hanging 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 pay attention inside, moderately than following exterior expectations.”
The EP then strikes into “Incorrect or Proper,” exploring poisonous relationships and heartbreak via 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 observe wrapped in a mild, lullaby-esque sound. That includes Relyae’s tender vocals and Monma’s delicate manufacturing, the tune envelops listeners in heat and serenity, making a blanket of harmonious closure.
Misha and cocabona’s decade-long artistic partnership, cast in Finland’s beat scene, boasts a complete and numerous array of collaborations resembling 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 stay instrumentation, emotional depth, and style fluidity, their manufacturing frames every visitor artist’s efficiency in a method that feels intimate but expansive. JOMO is not only a file; it’s an announcement of creative 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 Means From Dwelling,” and “Incorrect Or Proper” have secured prestigious spots on playlists resembling 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 12 months’s most anticipated releases.
FOMO is lifeless. Lengthy stay JOMO.
LISTEN TO THE EP JOMO HERE
JOMO Tracklisting:
JOMO (Misha, cocabona, Kadeem Tyrell)
Lengthy Means From Dwelling (Misha, cocabona, Latrell James, ToriTori)
The Current (Misha, cocabona, Joya Mooi, Derrick McKenzie)
Incorrect 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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