Finnish singer and dancer Joalin’s upbringing in a small town in Mexico immersed her in the lively pulse of Latin rhythms. Herein lie the origins of her unique Scandi-pop with a reggaeton underbelly.
Her slinky new single ‘Without You’ is a bilingual banger that weaves between English and Spanish as effortlessly as it does ethereal falsettos and rapping. Set to a pulsating blend of icy synthy pop and sultry Latin beats, Joalin invites you into her world with a playful lament about missing someone – or is it something?
Speaking on the inspiration behind the track, Joalin reveals, “I like to write songs about specific experiences or things in my life. People only I know from a certain perspective, a route only I’ve walked, etc. ‘Without You’ is one of those songs, but I like mystery so I won't reveal the story behind this piece”.
“All I’ll say”, she adds, “is I wrote it last year on a beautiful summer night in Finland, summer is my favourite time of the year. I know anyone that listens to ‘Without You’ can connect it to some personal experience… like a fill in the blank exercise! It’s all yours. What can’t you live without?”
🎧 Watch the video for ‘Without You’ below