{"id":2093747,"date":"2025-10-15T20:06:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T20:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2093747"},"modified":"2025-10-15T20:06:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T20:06:39","slug":"quick-facts-on-joji-his-new-song-pixalated-kisses-his-condition-and-why-he-went-on-a-three-year-hiatus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/quick-facts-on-joji-his-new-song-pixalated-kisses-his-condition-and-why-he-went-on-a-three-year-hiatus\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Facts On Joji: His New Song Pixalated Kisses, His Condition And Why He Went On A Three-Year Hiatus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>After nearly three years of silence, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtimes.co.uk\/joji-back-artist-breaks-3-year-hiatus-new-single-pixelated-kisses-heres-what-we-know-1747645\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Joji is back<\/span><\/a> in the spotlight. But what really happened to the singer and why did choose to come back now? On 14 October, the Japanese-Australian singer-songwriter broke his hiatus with the release of his new single, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SblNBrgLdvo\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Pixelated Kisses<\/em><\/a>, sparking excitement across his global fanbase.<\/p>\n<h2>A Digital Love Song for Modern Dating<\/h2>\n<p>Joji&#8217;s latest track <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayfreeradioip.com\/post\/joji-pixelated-kisses-meaning-and-review#google_vignette\" target=\"_blank\">explores modern dating,<\/a> discussing<\/span> the themes of distance, longing and the limitations of digital intimacy. It critiques and highlights how online interactions fall short compared to real-life connections, blurred through static screens and satellites.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"fullCode\">\n<div class=\"innerBox\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Joji - PIXELATED KISSES (Visualizer)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SblNBrgLdvo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>This sentiment is evident in the chorus, &#8216;Pixelated kisses got me goin&#8217; insane \/ Replicate this moment from a million miles away,&#8217; he sings softly over a heavy trap beat that slowly fades away.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Waiting for the signal, baby, nev\u0435r make a sound \/ If you never h\u0435ar from me, all the satellites are down.&#8217; The lyrics capture the feeling of wanting connection in an increasingly disconnected world.<\/p>\n<h2>A New Label<\/h2>\n<p>After five years with Warner and 88rising, Joji begins a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/uproxx.com\/music\/joji-pixelated-kisses-comeback-song\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">new chapter<\/span><\/a> at Palace Creek, a label distributed by Virgin Music under Universal Music Group. <em>Pixelated Kisses<\/em> marks his first release with the label. With this fresh deal and a strong legacy fuelling his momentum, Joji&#8217;s evolution from YouTube comic to music star continues to gain momentum.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"imageBox\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"inBox\">\n<div class=\"innerBox\" style=\"height:0;padding-bottom:66.6667%\">\n<picture class=\"mapping-embed\" width=\"736\" height=\"491\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" sizes=\"736px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760352\/joji.webp?w=736&amp;f=0351a43da772dc77ef8bd774aaad9bf9 736w\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" sizes=\"736px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760352\/joji.jpg?w=736&amp;f=0351a43da772dc77ef8bd774aaad9bf9 736w\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"1100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760352\/joji.webp?w=1100&amp;f=a4f6cd321d1d5c084ebdb3a7dd28e7ed 1100w\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"1100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760352\/joji.jpg?w=1100&amp;f=a4f6cd321d1d5c084ebdb3a7dd28e7ed 1100w\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\" sizes=\"736px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760352\/joji.webp?w=736&amp;f=0351a43da772dc77ef8bd774aaad9bf9 736w\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\" sizes=\"736px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760352\/joji.jpg?w=736&amp;f=0351a43da772dc77ef8bd774aaad9bf9 736w\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760352\/joji.webp?w=480&amp;f=dc830dce545c7d4edc265cc281e3e449 480w\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760352\/joji.jpg?w=480&amp;f=dc830dce545c7d4edc265cc281e3e449 480w\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760352\/joji.webp?w=736&amp;f=0351a43da772dc77ef8bd774aaad9bf9\"><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\">\n<span class=\"cap\">Joji is back with &#8216;Pixelated Kisses&#8217;<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"credit\">Photo: Joji&#8217;s Instagram @sushitrash<\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The move also hints a shift towards artistic autonomy. This single showcases Joji&#8217;s independence and hints at a willingness to defy expectations and experiment freely with his sound.<\/p>\n<p>Although Joji has not released new music since 2022, he remained active through performances at festivals and concerts. His last appearance before stepping out of the limelight was his <em>Pandemonium Tour<\/em> in 2023, which included stops in North America, Oceania and Asia.<\/p>\n<h2>Reason For the Three-Year Hiatus and His Condition<\/h2>\n<p>In November 2023, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/billboardphilippines.com\/music\/news\/joji-cancels-remaining-asia-concerts-due-to-health-reasons\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Joji suddenly cancelled<\/span><\/a> his remaining Asia tour dates due to health reasons. After performing in Manila, the singer announced on his <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtimes.co.uk\/topics\/instagram\" data-sys=\"1\">Instagram<\/a>, &#8216;Unfortunately, I won&#8217;t be able to make it to my upcoming shows in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Hong Kong due to health reasons. I will be back, I promise!&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>That promise took nearly three years to fulfil, and his return has reignited excitement across the music community, with fans eager to see what direction he&#8217;ll take next.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"imageBox\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"inBox\">\n<div class=\"innerBox\" style=\"height:0;padding-bottom:66.6667%\">\n<picture class=\"mapping-embed\" width=\"736\" height=\"491\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" sizes=\"736px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760354\/pink-guy-filthy-frank.webp?w=736&amp;f=853bd2b9d21e8f334637289f478de691 736w\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" sizes=\"736px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760354\/pink-guy-filthy-frank.jpg?w=736&amp;f=853bd2b9d21e8f334637289f478de691 736w\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"1100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760354\/pink-guy-filthy-frank.webp?w=1100&amp;f=28cc352fc6529dfa1ed8664f829bed51 1100w\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"1100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760354\/pink-guy-filthy-frank.jpg?w=1100&amp;f=28cc352fc6529dfa1ed8664f829bed51 1100w\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\" sizes=\"736px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760354\/pink-guy-filthy-frank.webp?w=736&amp;f=853bd2b9d21e8f334637289f478de691 736w\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\" sizes=\"736px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760354\/pink-guy-filthy-frank.jpg?w=736&amp;f=853bd2b9d21e8f334637289f478de691 736w\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760354\/pink-guy-filthy-frank.webp?w=480&amp;f=452057123a905c5da0d741623c99c2ea 480w\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760354\/pink-guy-filthy-frank.jpg?w=480&amp;f=452057123a905c5da0d741623c99c2ea 480w\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760354\/pink-guy-filthy-frank.webp?w=736&amp;f=853bd2b9d21e8f334637289f478de691\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"mapping-embed imgPhoto\" id=\"i1760354\" src=\"https:\/\/d.ibtimes.co.uk\/en\/full\/1760354\/pink-guy-filthy-frank.jpg?w=736&amp;f=853bd2b9d21e8f334637289f478de691\" alt=\"pink guy\/filthy frank\" width=\"736\" height=\"491\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"caption\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\">\n<span class=\"cap\">Filthy Frank Persona<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"credit\">Photo: Filthy Frank&#8217;s Facebook<\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The <em>Glimpse of Us<\/em> singer has been open about his health struggles, especially since retiring his &#8216;Filthy Frank&#8217; or &#8216;Pink Guy&#8217; persona. He candidly discussed the mental health challenges he faced while portraying them.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Filthy Frank&#8217; was a wildly popular YouTube persona known for absurd comedy, shock humour, and viral videos like the Harlem Shake. It brought Joji internet fame, but also personal strain.<\/p>\n<p>He later stepped away to focus on music, reinventing himself as the Joji we know today \u2014 a serious artist celebrated for his emotional, lo-fi, and R&amp;B-inspired sound. In a fan Q&amp;A, he revealed that he suffers from a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/voi.id\/en\/musik\/451445\" target=\"_blank\">neurological disorder<\/a> that causes stress and even seizures, though he did not reveal the exact diagnosis.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"fullCode\">\n<\/figure>\n<p>Before his recent return, fans had speculated about Joji&#8217;s whereabouts. One fan wrote, &#8216;There are only 3 choices here. Joji is still creating his best album, he focuses on writing songs for other artists, or he stops making music to focus on his mental health.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Now, with <em>Pixelated Kisses<\/em>, fans are simply thrilled that Joji is back\u2014finally fulfilling his promise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.ibtimes.co.uk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After nearly three years of silence, Joji is back in the spotlight. But what really happened to the singer and why did choose to come back now? On 14 October, the Japanese-Australian singer-songwriter broke his hiatus with the release of his new single, Pixelated Kisses, sparking excitement across his global fanbase. 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