Josh Levi Releases New Single “Swerve”

Josh Levi is back with “Swerve,” a smooth new R&B single that offers the first taste of the upcoming deluxe edition of HYDRAULIC. The track highlights Levi’s signature blend of soulful vocals and modern R&B influences – while continuing to build anticipation around his next chapter. Its release arrives as the GRAMMY Award-nominated artist gains momentum through new music, major performances, and a growing presence in the genre.

A press release from Josh Levi’s team revealed that “Swerve” is written by Josh Levi, Nija Charles and Von Waters, and produced by Jack Rochon (Beyoncé, Kehlani).

The track heralds an expanded deluxe edition of Levi’s acclaimed debut album, HYDRAULIC, arriving soon.

First released last October, HYDRAULIC features guest appearances from BEAM and FLO alongside production from multiplatinum hitmakers London On Da Track, MNEK, Poo Bear, Troy Taylor, Camper, Deputy, Koshy, and more. The album includes such favorites as the hypnotic “FEEL THE BA$$ (Prelude) [Feat. BEAM],” the evocative slow jam “HOLD ON, the pulsing duet “CRASH OUT (feat. FLO),” and the high energy hit, “DON’T GO, the latter of which interpolates the Destiny’s Child classic “No, No, No” and is joined by an official music video – directed by London-based filmmaker Ben Cole (Alicia Keys, Kylie Minogue) with choreography by the renowned Sean Bankhead (FKA Twigs, Tate McRae) – streaming now HERE. In addition, electrifying performances of “DON’T GO” and “I CAN’T GO OUTSIDE” were captured live from Vevo Studios.

Listen to “Swerve”:

HYDRAULIC was met with instant acclaim from such outlets as Billboard, which raved, “HYDRAULIC isn’t merely a debut LP; it’s the progeny of one of Gen Z’s most well-studied R&B students.” “Josh Levi brings a new R&B style in this album,” declared EARMILK, “while still combining past R&B influences in history.“

This summer saw Levi kick off ESSENCE‘s Festival of Culture 2026 with an unforgettable main stage performance at New Orleans, LA’s Caesars Superdome, while EBONY celebrated Black Music Month by ranking him among its “STAMPED: Gentlemen of Sound,” writing, “With dance moves that can set any stage ablaze, Levi takes the cake for one of the most versatile standouts in the genre today.“

Watch the visualizer for “Swerve”:

Josh Levi – Swerve [Official Audio]

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Named by PEOPLE among “The 25 Emerging Musical Artists You Should Add to Your Playlist,” Levi spent the last few years winning over audiences with an array of show-stealing live appearances, including a festival debut performance at Dallas, TX’s TwoGether Land. 2025 saw him ascend even higher, with Spotify declaring him among the year’s “Artists To Watch,” Billboard naming him July’s “R&B Rookie of the Month,” and a special guest run on R&B supergroup FLO’s Access All Areas Tour. With all that powerful energy at his back, Levi kicked off 2026 with his HYDRAULIC TOUR 2026, a North American headline run highlighted by a special homecoming show at Houston, TX’s House of Blues Houston as well as performances at such historic venues as Washington, DC’s Union Stage and Los Angeles, CA’s Troubadour.