Leaning into bad habits because they feel familiar.

Heavy side-chained compression, muffled snare hits, and a slightly out-of-tune Rhodes piano.

Slow, melodic mumble-rap or "lazy" R&B vocals that trail off at the end of sentences. 📝 Lyrical Themes

“You look good,” yeah right, that’s a bold lieSee the static in the corner of my cold eyes?I’m just dancing with the ghosts in the strobe lightEverything is plastic but it feels right

Yeah, keep the camera flash on, let it blur the messI’m a professional at holding in my breathYou’re looking for a soul, I got nothing leftJust a couple empty bottles and a hollow chest

Joji’s "YEAH RIGHT" is a masterclass in "low-fidelity heartbreak." To write a feature that complements its moody, self-deprecating energy, you need to lean into the contrast between the upbeat, jazzy bassline and the crushing nihilism of the lyrics. 🎹 Sonic Direction