Don Josef drops new single “Paris”

Hailing from Norway, Don Josef is a highly original artist, exploring R&B and blues genres to capture his unique sonic vision. Since his debut single, “Horizons,” last year, Don Josef has been crafting an emotionally charged musical journey, leaving a lasting imprint on listeners across a further 3 singles. Now, he invites us to experience his latest offering, the soulful and nostalgic single titled “Paris.”

On “Paris,” Don Josef sets the stage for a musical voyage inspired by the legendary French singer Edith Piaf and her 1951 classic “Sous le Ciel de Paris” while distilling the intoxicating aura of the city itself and its timeless romance. The track opens with an air of mystery, as smokey guitars and horns blend together to create an intriguing ambiance.

The beat enters with a snap and ushers in Don Josef’s rich, velvety vocals accompanied by layers of alluring voices. From the very beginning, “Paris” uproots and transports us to a different era via a stunning blend retro sounds filtered through the artist’s modern creative lens.

Bold bass punches and skanked guitar chords infuse the arrangement with a rhythmic energy, evoking the feeling of a waltz through the enchanting streets of Paris. Smooth trumpet leads add another layer of melodic flair and Don Josef’s superb vocals alternate between English and French, further immersing us in the song’s multicultural context.

“Paris” carries the unmistakable mark of a labor of love, with production credits attributed to both Don Josef and Rich La Flame. Their collaborative effort has resulted in a unique and thoroughly enjoyable musical outing that sees Don Josef continue to operate at the top of his game.

The single marks a new chapter in the artist’s compelling story, the start of a series of unique releases that will undoubtedly confirm his position as a rising star. With a promising future ahead, Don Josef has firmly put himself on the map as an artist to watch this year and beyond.

Commenting on the single, Don Josef shares, “I want to convey the story of a deep encounter with Paris, the feeling of swinging between dance and grief. The line ‘Paris makes me dance like no other city, it makes me feel like a fool and a king at the same time’ is the very essence of the feeling I want to convey with this song.”

Listen to Paris below