Nectar by Joji - Uhune

ALBUM

Breaking into the mainstream with 2018's Ballads 1, Japanese singer/songwriter Joji levels up with his sophomore set, Nectar, a collection of alternative pop and R&B gems that marks a huge artistic step forward for the musician. As an underground favorite for years, Joji finally sounds like he's ready for the big leagues with Nectar, leaving behind the insular and woozy experiments of his early days and setting his sights on improved production and stronger songwriting. Piano twinkles add depth and sophistication to tracks such as the lush "MODUS" and the yearning "Mr. Hollywood," while pop-savvy production choices elevate highlights like "777" -- which sounds like Post Malone joining the Postal Service -- and the sweeping synths of "Your Man." Meanwhile, Joji toys with genre on the skittering electro of "Gimme Love," the trap-kissed "Pretty Boy" with Lil Yachty, and the haunting sweep of "Run," which recalls the Weeknd's dramatic gravitas. Additional guests include Omar Apollo ("High Hopes"), Rei Brown ("Normal People"), BENEE ("Afterthought"), Yves Tumor ("Reanimator"), and Diplo ("Daylight"). The latter collaboration is the absolute standout on Nectar, swelling to a gorgeous, heartbreaking chorus as Joji reveals, "I'm in Hell/And I've cried up and down in these hallways." Soulful, hypnotizing, and packed with emotion, it's not just the best song on the album, but it might be the best song in Joji's catalog to date. By expanding his sonic scope, the one-time viral Internet comedian unlocks a fresh set of possibilities for where he can take his sound. Bold, brave, and bigger-budget, Nectar is a major turning point for Joji, a declaration and creative jump that eclipses what he's done in the past and shines a light on where he's headed in the future.

1. Track 1

Primary Artist: Joji; Main Performer
Producer: Bekon
The Donuts; Production

2. Track 2

Primary Artist: Joji; Main Performer
Composer: Ajay Bhattacharyya
George Miller; Composer
Producer: Stint; Production

3. Track 3

Primary Artist: Joji; Main Performer
Composer: George Miller
Lawrence Jung; Composer
Producer: West1ne; Production

4. Daylight

5. Track 5

Primary Artist: Joji; Main Performer
Composer: George Miller
James Alan Ghaleb
Rickard Göransson
Tobias Karlsson; Composer
Producer: George Miller
James Alan Ghaleb
Rickard Göransson
Tobias Karlsson; Production

6. Gimme Love

Primary Artist: Joji; Main Performer
Composer: George Miller
Daniel Tannenbaum
Sergiu Adrian Gherman
Tyler Reese Mehlenbacher
Daniel Krieger; Composer
Mastering: Chris Athens; Production
Mixing: Rob Kinelski
Francisco Ramírez; Production
Mixing Assistant: Casey Cuayo; Production
Producer: George Miller
The Donuts
Bekon; Production
Recording: Francisco Ramírez; Production

7. Run

Primary Artist: Joji; Main Performer
Soloist: Jaco Caraco; Main Performer
Composer: George Miller
Daniel Wilson
Justin Parker; Composer
Additional Production: Stacy Jones
Jaco Caraco; Production
Mastering: Chris Athens; Production
Mixing: Rob Kinelski; Production
Mixing Assistant: Casey Cuayo; Production
Producer: George Miller
Justin Parker; Production
Recording: Francisco Ramírez; Production

8. Sanctuary

Arranger: George Miller; Composer
Primary Artist: Joji; Main Performer
Composer: George Miller
Daniel Wilson
Justin Raisen
Luke Niccoli; Composer
Mastering: Chris Athens; Production
Mixing: Rob Kinelski; Production
Mixing Assistant: Casey Cuayo; Production
Producer: Justin Raisen; Production
Recording: Francisco Ramírez; Production

9. Track 9

Featured Artist: Omar Apollo; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Joji; Main Performer
Producer: Bekon
The Donuts; Production

10. Track 10

Primary Artist: Joji; Main Performer
Producer: Clams Casino
Rogét Chahayed; Production

11. Track 11

Featured Artist: Lil Yachty; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Joji; Main Performer
Producer: George Miller
John Durham
Patrick Wimberly; Production

12. Track 12

Featured Artist: Rei Brown; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Joji; Main Performer
Composer: George Miller
Isaac Cords Sleator
Ray Brown; Composer
Producer: George Miller
Isaac Sleator; Production

13. Track 13

Primary Artist: Benee
Joji; Main Performer
Producer: George Miller
Isaac Sleator; Production

14. Track 14

Primary Artist: Joji; Main Performer
Composer: George Miller
Kenneth Charles Blume Iii
Lawrence Jung; Composer
Producer: George Miller
Kenny Beats
West1ne; Production

15. Track 15

Primary Artist: Joji; Main Performer
Composer: Antoine Norwood
Daniel Dalexis
George Miller; Composer
Producer: Lentz Martin
The Suburban Plaza; Production

16. Track 16

Featured Artist: Yves Tumor; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Joji; Main Performer
Composer: George Miller
Jacob Reske
Yves Tumor; Composer
Producer: Reske
Yves Tumor; Production

17. Track 17

Primary Artist: Joji; Main Performer
Producer: Josh Taffel
Kurtis Mckenzie
Linden Jay; Production

18. Track 18

Primary Artist: Joji; Main Performer
Composer: Alexander Kotz
George Miller
James Stack; Composer
Producer: Jim-e Stack; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

18 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

54 minutes and 49 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

15/18 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

13/18 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative

Label

88rising Music - 12Tone Music, LLC

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

Unknown Region

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 24, 2020

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

190296846489