Ok, hear me out: ‘Paint The Clouds’ is one of the most lush R&B records I have come across lately. It contains everything I could wish for, from the elegant, soulful vocals, tender yet delivered with purpose, to the hazy, groovy instrumental that’s as modern and contemporary as it is nostalgic and familiar. It’s a wonderful surprise. Behind such goodness, we find rising British songstress Yoji, on a mission to get recognised as one of the country’s prominent figures in her genre.
It’s working, and she has fully conquered our attention. Teaming up with producer 2thousand5 aka Nico Bryant, Yoji packs ‘Paint The Clouds’ with charm and vibrancy, taking the listeners on a relatable journey through anxiety-ridden days and the constant struggle with mental health. Despite the gloomy premise, the song quickly shows its hopeful resolution, empowering us to find ways and strategies to better the status quo… in other words, painting the clouds.
Recommended! Discover ‘Paint The Clouds’ on Spotify:
