Forever Ends Someday - Vinyle Beige

Description

Authentic, complete, and personal, Wesley Joseph’s highly anticipated debut album reveals a singer, songwriter, producer, and director with an assured vulnerability, expressing the multifaceted journey of his creative path. The result: Forever Ends Someday, thirteen introspective tracks tinged with escapism. On "Peace of Mind," featuring Danny Brown, Joseph powerfully and confidently expresses his anxieties in a potent anthem with hard-hitting basslines. "July," a collaboration with Jorja Smith, was recorded in their hometown of Walsall and forms a joyful reminiscence of their past, where they reflect on how far they've come and the trials they've faced. The fruit of three years of work, this album allowed Joseph to step away from the spotlight to refocus on his story, prioritizing the authenticity of his art rather than capitalizing on the momentum his career had garnered (including a sold-out concert at London's KOKO and a similarly sold-out North American tour). "I saw this album as a vessel, constantly pouring elements of my life into it," he confides. The album's eponymous title, "Forever Ends Someday," evokes the ephemeral beauty of the present moment – "the idea that, when you're young, everything feels like it lasts forever, but as you grow up, you realize youth is borrowed," Joseph explains. The album's tracks offer a sincere reflection of the human experience, balancing light and shadow. Recorded between London, Walsall, Los Angeles, and Switzerland, the album was brought to life with the help of a team of collaborators and co-producers who enabled Joseph to realize his vision during these three years of writing. He collaborated closely with composer Nicholas Jaar (The Weeknd, FKA Twigs), who brought his sensitivity to several tracks, producer Harvey Dweller (Loyle Carner, Joy Crookes), Mercury Prize nominee Tev’n (Rina Sawayama, SBTRKT), A. K. Paul (Nao, Fabiana Palladino), Al Shux (JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, SZA), Ryan Raines (Paul McCartney, Dominic Fike), and Romil Hemnani (Brockhampton). From Walsall to the world, Forever Ends Someday demonstrates that Joseph's legacy is only just beginning.