Why am I crying at the rave right now?

Anyma and Joji come together on “Beautiful,” delivering a track that perfectly balances heartbreak with high-energy production. It’s a pairing that works surprisingly well—Joji’s signature emotional vulnerability layered over Anyma’s cinematic, bass-driven sound.

From the start, the song carries that familiar “sad boi” tone Joji is known for. His vocals are soft, aching, and full of longing, capturing the feeling of missing someone who once meant everything to you. Lyrically, it leans into that bittersweet space—still seeing beauty in someone even after the relationship has ended, holding onto admiration despite the distance.

But what makes “Beautiful” stand out is the contrast. Just when you settle into the emotion, the production shifts. The bass drops hit hard, injecting energy into an otherwise melancholic track. It creates this push-and-pull feeling—you’re processing heartbreak, but at the same time you want to move, feel, live in the moment. That duality is what makes the song so effective.

“Beautiful” is a unique blend of vulnerability and energy—a breakup song you can cry to and run to.

Ileyah

Ileyah is a mom, a writer and a musician. She loves late nights and gluten free snacks.