Through the recording process, Joji has unlocked an ambitious new sound and style that’s uniquely his own. BALLADS 1 also reflects Joji’s evolution as an artist since the release of his debut EP In Tongues in November 2017. The album is told from multiple perspectives, based on both people in Joji’s life and imagined. Each song deals with the struggle of change - leaving toxic environments, grappling with temptations, or refusing to change. BALLADS 1 by Joji is a collection of ballads and songs dedicated to the theme of change.