Joji‘s rise to his current artistic heights has been an atypical one, nonetheless, the former youtube comedian has become one of the most entrancing artists out right now. His newest video for “Slow Dancing In The Dark” encapsulates his continued progression and also serves to announce his forthcoming debut album,

His newest video for “Slow Dancing In The Dark” encapsulates his continued progression and also serves to announce his forthcoming debut album, Ballads 1. The Jared Hogan-directed visual is a harrowing look into the mind of this enigmatic young star.

The release will serve as his return to solo material following his contribution to 88 Rising‘s collaborative project, Head In the Clouds. While the group’s project had a decidedly more upbeat feel, Joji’s forthcoming album seems to be headed in a bit of a direction.

Press play on “Slow Dancing In The Dark” below.