“Afterthought” by Joji

I’ve become a small Joji fan over the summer. After he released his long awaited album Nectar, Afterthought quickly became one of my favorites off the track. “Afterthought” makes me feel relaxed and is the perfect beat to play during homework, or during anything you don’t want to play loud music. The addition of singer and artist Benee in the song adds the female perspective to the story, and she’s someone who’s become sort of a breakout artist this year as well. Joji and Benee’s voices harmonize to create a story that describes the aftermath of a messy relationship. Joji reflects on how they ended the relationship, and wonders if the partner thinks about him too. I love music that can create a meaningful story yet still be catchy and simple, which is an element Joji incorporates perfectly in this song. It’s a hit in my book.