Emotional Oranges, the LA-based R&B duo, has unveiled a fresh musical direction with their latest album.
On October 16th, Emotional Oranges released their full-length album 'Orenjii' on various global music platforms. The album's title, 'Orenjii', means 'orange' in both Korean and Japanese, reflecting the duo's aim to blend different cultural influences into their music. The album incorporates elements from Korean and Japanese sounds and aesthetics, creating a dreamy R&B atmosphere.
The album features pre-released track 'Call It Off(ft. JAEHYUN)', along with 'BLINK', 'That Girl', 'Candy Gum(ft. Jessie Reyez & Becky G)', 'Main Squeeze', 'Flagrant AF', and 'Talk About Us(ft. Isaiah Falls)'.
In total, 'Orenjii' includes 11 diverse tracks, such as 'HOT OUTSIDE(ft. Anycia)', 'Only A Friend', 'Private Dancer Freestyle', and 'Out The Blue'. The album's quality is elevated by collaborations with global artists like NCT's JAEHYUN, Jessie Reyez, Becky G, Anycia, and Isaiah Falls.
The pre-released track 'Call It Off(ft. JAEHYUN)' blends Korean and Japanese sensibilities. Emotional Oranges' signature style, known for its smooth vocals and groovy sound, is complemented by JAEHYUN's soft and sophisticated voice, creating a unique charm. The track surpassed 1.6 million streams within days of release and was featured in Forbes, garnering significant attention.
Emotional Oranges, consisting of Azad Naficy and Vali Porter, debuted in 2019 and have since been known for their experimental and futuristic sound. They gained attention with their 'The Juice' trilogy and have amassed over 670 million streams to date.
The duo stated, "Our experiences in Seoul and Tokyo inspired the concept of this album. 'Orenjii' is a story of love for oneself and others. We wanted to create music that brings hope."
Emotional Oranges' album 'Orenjii' is available on global music platforms. They are set to perform tracks from the album live at Japan's 'Greenroom Festival' and Korea's 'Seoul Jazz Festival' in late May.