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June 13th, 2025 – Triple-threat rapper, songwriter, and producer Joony shows no signs of slowing down this summer, unveiling today his newest melodic single, “NO CHILL”. Fans can stream the song here and watch the visualizer here.
The track features hard-knocking, spacey production highlighting the Maryland-raised artist’s ability to stretch and manipulate his vocal range to unrecognizable tones. The layered instrumental acts as an ethereal dream sequence, keeping listeners locked in until the very end. Sonically, the single draws inspiration from genre-bending pioneers like Travis Scott and Kid Cudi, positioning himself well ahead of the curve in the hip-hop landscape.
On the inspiration, Joony shared, “At the core, the song's theme is betrayal. It’s a song about doing so much for a person, giving them your all, upgrading their lifestyle, and going out your way to make things work but when things don’t, they act as if you were never there. They leave you in the cold without a word's notice as if you didn’t put it all on the line for them, and you can’t help but feel betrayed. You can’t help but feel like they really have no chill”.
Though “NO CHILL” is only Joony’s second official release of the year, he’s remained active across the music and cultural landscape. He recently appeared on the iconic series, A COLORS SHOW and brought his signature sound to the desert with a debut performance at GV Black’s Party In My Living Room during this year’s Coachella. He also earned acclaim for contributing to Destin Conrad’s standout track “FMU!” from the newly released LP, 'LOVE ON DIGITAL', and co-writing Ty Dolla $ign’s latest single, “ALL IN”.
After building significant momentum with his unique style, the ‘MEMENTO’ recording artist has garnered high-profile co-signs from Blxst, Brent Faiyaz, Jordan Ward, and more, standing out as one of the most exciting voices in the next wave of genre-blending creatives.
With over 177 million career streams, Joony is steadily cementing his place as one of the most exciting voices in alternative rap and R&B — now gearing up for his next highly anticipated project.
Joony - "NO CHILL" [Official Visualizer]
Stream "NO CHILL" here: https://joony.ffm.to/nochilll
Watch the visualizer here:
About Joony
Joony, aka Jonathan Negero, is a first-generation Ethiopian-American recording artist, songwriter, and entrepreneur who exemplifies what it is to be a multi-faceted creative with art that emits every emotion. Joony uses his haunting vocal range to share truthful stories about love, fashion, and making it in music without much guidance. Having grown up in Silver Spring, Maryland, about 15 minutes outside Washington, D.C., Joony’s hometown pride is strong. His latest album, '#SHITUMSS', was an ode to the native sound that helped set the foundation for his start as an artist. His forthcoming Red Bull Records/Evgle debut project, 'MEMENTO', is an excellent next taste of the eclectic artist’s thinking. Joony’s free-flowing but calculated nature helps create a bevy of introspective lyrics that accurately illustrate the depths of his mind. 'MEMENTO' also proves that Joony is in a class of his own. He does not color inside the lines and allows himself to take risks musically while pushing the boundaries of rap in a way that the game-changing artists he draws inspiration from have done in the past.
Joony rose to recognition for his impeccable consistency and dynamic contribution to Brent Faiyaz’s record-breaking album, 'WASTELAND'. Since securing his first Billboard Top 100 hit with 'FYTB', the stage has been set for the SoundCloud-era-inspired emcee to further carve a lane for himself within music’s ever-changing landscape. His work with rising creatives like Jordan Ward ("IDC"), KELZ ("One Track Minded"), Highway ("Bad Time"), and more has led him to build up over 550K monthly listeners on Spotify. The “Baby Joon” recording artist has performed at various festivals, toured with Lancey Foux, and even completed an international headlining tour.
Furthermore, Joony has received co-signs from multi-platinum acts and A-list stars like BLXST, Kevin Durant, Shy Glizzy, Babyface Ray, and others. The writing is on the wall for his looming superstardom, and 'MEMENTO' is the only thing left to solidify him as a force within music. Joony’s talents and interests are beautifully conveyed throughout the 10-track EP. The project’s first two tracks, "INTRO(Hotel)" and "NEED IT", quickly set the tone for the sonic adventure that follows. The opener draws listeners into a movie-like scene featuring audio from a stranger interacting with Joony and his crew before quickly leading into the sobering track, "NEED IT". The passionate song boasts heartfelt lyrics about Joony’s journey to reach the fame and success he knows he’s destined for. Paving the way for the next generation of scene-shapers, Joony will not stop until he’s met his aspirations for love, success, and the desire to have it all.
As the newest artist from Red Bull Records in partnership with Blxst’s Evgle imprint and his own collective 211, Joony is putting underground rappers from the DMV on the map. Not many artists have the range and ability that Joony has cultivated, with his latest project driving his quest to create without bounds. Joony’s dedicated fan base anticipates excellence, and 'MEMENTO' rises to the occasion.
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