From Fame to Silence: This Artist Has Been Gone for 2 Years

Who is Joji?

Joji, an American-Japanese singer currently in silence, was born as George Kusunoki Miller on September 18, 1993. Before adopting the name "Joji" in 2018, he gained internet fame as a comedian on YouTube under the aliases "Filthy Frank" and "PinkGuy."

George Kusunoki Miller created the character "Filthy Frank" during his time on the DizastaMusic YouTube channel, where he produced sketch comedy content. The channel started to gain popularity after he introduced the character "Filthy Frank" in 2012. George described this character as the anti-vlogger of YouTube.

From 2012 to 2017, George Kusunoki Miller actively posted videos on his YouTube channel. However, on August 15, 2014, he uploaded a video to the DizastaMusic channel, announcing that he would no longer be creating content for that channel. He then launched a new channel called "TVFilthyFrank," where he delivered humor with a liberal use of harsh and obscene language. Unfortunately, on December 29, 2017, he ceased producing Filthy Frank content due to a severe health condition.

What Kind of Songs Does Joji Sing?

Joji, who has built a successful career in the music industry, reaches a broad audience, particularly among the younger generation, with his songs. Additionally, Joji enjoys creating music and singing with friends as a pastime. Naturally, the songs he produces span various genres.

His albums showcase a range of genres:

• In the album "In Tongues," released on November 3, 2017, Joji explores trip-hop, lo-fi, alternative R&B, and emo. This album delves into the consequences of his own depravity, which hinder him from experiencing genuine love and intimacy.
• "Ballads 1," released on September 12, 2018, features genres like R&B, lo-fi, downtempo, trap, and pop. This album delves into themes of love, heartbreak, and personal reflection.
• In the album "Nectar," released on September 25, 2020, Joji continues to explore emotional and introspective themes within the genres of R&B, Alternative R&B, Lo-fi, and Synth-pop. This album follows a similar emotional journey to his previous work on "Ballads 1."
• Finally, his most recent album, "Smithereens," released on November 4, 2023, is characterized by the lo-fi genre. This album tells the story of his longing for connection, only to find himself uncertain about how to handle it when he finally obtains it.

Recommendations for Joji Songs

If you want to start listening to Joji's songs, here's the recommendation from Hypecee for your listening pleasure:

1. "Glimpse of Us," which is talked about in terms of a past romantic relationship or encounter. It is told about a time when moments were shared by the singer and their love interest, and now, those memories are simply viewed as a glimpse of what once was.
2. "Slow Dancing in the Dark," discusses the pain of unrequited love and the feeling of being left in the dark, figuratively speaking, by someone deeply cared about.
3. "Sanctuary," focuses on the feeling of vulnerability and a yearning for a deeper connection with a loved one.
4. "Will He," addresses the grappling with the end of a romantic relationship and the uncertainty regarding whether the person they care about still has feelings for them.