Joey XL – Good Love

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Emerging London-based R&B talent Joey XL returns with a melodic piece of musical perfection.

Lifted from the forthcoming EP ‘XL’s Room’ (out 30th September), new single ‘Good Love’ serves as a shimmering end-of-summer ode to those who love being in love. Commenting on the EP, Joel XL says:

“The challenges that life throws your way, each designed to shape and advance your existence and purpose, are encapsulated in ‘XLs Room’. It centres on the concept of a bedroom, as well as the solitude of the mind, both private and safe spaces to feel and process lessons in love, navigating relationships, finding direction and understanding who and what you’re meant to be. This EP is a journey of self-discovery – each track speaks to my musical and mental evolution, crossing genre and themes, ending with passionate optimism that everything happens for a reason and the best is yet to come.”

With early support from the likes of Complex UK, DUMMY and New Wave magazines, it seems almost certain that Joel XL will become one of Britain’s newest R&B superstars.

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New Music: Joey XL

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One of the stand-out releases of the week comes from rising East London artist Joey XL. Dreamy and mesmerising in tone, ‘Special’ is one of those songs that seems impossible not to fall in love with.

With production from Ryan Andre & OBR, the track seamlessly fuses mellow R&B tones with elements of reggae, creating a sound that is not only innovative but intensely captivating.

“‘Special’ was one of the fastest songs I’ve ever made and also one of the most enjoyable. It’s a simple song about connection and attraction and the feelings that come with that. It brings a different, more upbeat and summery vibe to songs I’ve released so far and I’ve enjoyed paying homage to my Caribbean roots.”

Joey XL’s inimitable style of songwriting has already seen him garner praise from heavyweights like Clash, GRM, DUMMY and TRENCH to name but a few.

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