Ballads 1 cover

Ballads 1

Joji · 2018

35 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · contemporary R&B · trip hop

Intimate melodies intertwine with raw vulnerability, creating a haunting soundscape of heartbreak and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • intimate melodies for late nights
  • haunting soundscape of longing
  • emotional vulnerability in each track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, high-energy tracks
  • seek standalone singles experience

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Ballads 1' was released on October 26, 2018, Joji had transitioned from being a popular internet figure to a serious music artist. This debut EP followed his earlier singles and marked his first major project after signing with 88rising, establishing him as a prominent voice in the alternative R&B scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Smino· Kali Uchis· Frank Ocean

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 ATTENTION 2:09
  • 2 SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK 3:30
  • 3 TEST DRIVE 3:00
  • 4 WANTED U 4:11
  • 5 CAN’T GET OVER YOU 1:47
  • 6 YEAH RIGHT 2:55
  • 7 WHY AM I STILL IN LA 3:20
  • 8 NO FUN 2:49
  • 9 COME THRU 2:33
  • 10 R.I.P. 2:39
  • 11 XNXX 2:07
  • 12 I’LL SEE YOU IN 40 4:14

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