Following his debut EP, First Works, earlier this year, 54 Ultra shares a new single, “I Won’t Go.” Produced by 54 Ultra and Homer Steinweiss, the Spanglish synth ballad comes with a nostalgic and intimate music video directed by Kyle Mickelson. Filmed entirely on Super 8, the video captures his signature blend of sweet retro soul as it unfolds across the streets of London.
Listen to “I Won’t Go”:
Rising out of New Jersey, 54 Ultra is the musical project of songwriter and producer JohnAnthony Rodriguez. Originally starting out as a producer in high school for artists like Retch, Fetty Wap, and Kali Uchis, Johnny spent years working behind the scenes before picking up instruments during the COVID pandemic and developing a sound uniquely his own.
Watch the video for “I Won’t Go”:
In the kaleidoscopic world of music, 54 Ultra emerges as a beacon of sonic fusion indebted to his Puerto Rican and Dominican roots, weaving synthy indie rock with a Latin soul heartbeat. His smooth vocals and tasteful production create a feeling of instant nostalgia that has already begun to garner fans from around the world. His debut single “Where Are You” continues to grow rapidly on social media, along with the young artist’s profile. In May, Johnny shared his debut EP First Works, which was recognized by Billboard as one of the Best Projects of the Year (So Far). The six-track EP includes previously released singles “No Tengo Valor” and fan favorite “Upside Down.”
To celebrate the release, 54 Ultra played a string of sold-out shows in New York and Los Angeles. Just weeks after taking the stage at All Points East in London, he’s gearing up to hit the road again this October for a nearly sold-out tour. The run includes his first European headline dates, with stops in London, Amsterdam, and Paris. The tour will conclude in Puerto Rico at Festival Color Caribe at the end of November.
Upcoming Live Shows:
10/10 – Washington, DC @ Songbyrd [SOLD OUT]
10/11 – Philadelphia, PA @ RUBA [SOLD OUT]
10/13 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg [SOLD OUT]
10/15 – Toronto, ON @ The Drake Underground [SOLD OUT]
10/17 – Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village [SOLD OUT]
10/20 – Denver, CO @ Globe Hall
10/23 – San Francisco, CA @ Cafe Du Nord [SOLD OUT]
10/24 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory [SOLD OUT]
10/25 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Fields of Funk
10/26 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy Theatre [SOLD OUT]
10/28 – Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex [SOLD OUT]
10/29 – San Diego, CA @ Voodoo Room [SOLD OUT]
10/30 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge [SOLD OUT]
11/1 – Austin, TX @ Mohawk
11/2 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Upstairs [SOLD OUT]
11/3 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada (Outdoor Stage)
11/10 – London, UK @ Colours Hoxton
11/13 – Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso (Upstairs)
11/15 – Paris, FR @ POP UP!
11/20 – Las Vegas, NV @ Swan Dive
11/23 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
10/29 – Dorado, PR @ Festival Color Caribe
54 Ultra | First Works | May 30, 2025
1. Talk 2 Me
2. Upside Down
3. No Tengo Valor
4. Halo
5. Does He Know It
6. Where Are You
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