Joesef

If you’ve ever seen a beautiful luxury sports car driving the speed limit on the city streets, you kind of understand what it’s like to listen to Joesef’s music. It’s sleek, sexy, silky - just the absolute definition of “a vibe.” But you’re also aware that, if the driver wanted, it could squeal it’s tires and speed down the road at 100 miles-per-hour. But that’s not what makes it cool. The driver deciding not to rev the engine, scream down the street, or show off is almost more of a spectacle than the car itself: the restraint makes the coolness seem effortless.

That’s Joesef. Powerful songs with passionate, emotional, intimate lyrics and carried by their turbo powered engine of a voice. Joesef could easily make a living in the sonic stratosphere, cranking out bangers and ad-libbing incredible riffs in his falsetto. But he opts instead for something more restrained and reserved, letting his vocals sit comfortably within his undeniably tight grooves and leaving you wanting more.

This is Joesef’s third appearance on Black Tea, and this week we’re featuring the 2021 single “Fire”. The track feels like a meditation on the paradox of wanting to shed the troubles weighing you down and escape, but realizing there isn’t an escape to be had.