Rup Magon, co-founder of South Asian fusion group JoSH, has released his first solo music, a double A-side single pairing “Flight Mode” and “Without You.” The latter features Canadian-Nigerian artist Sojiii. Both tracks are the first preview of Magon’s debut solo EP, “Disrupt,” which he says took more than five years to complete, out via Magon Entertainment Inc.
Magon wrote the songs with Ahsan Pervaiz Mehndi and co-produced them with Punjabi singer-producer Deep Jandu. He describes the sound as “Sufi funk,” blending funk rhythms with Eastern melodies, with lyrics intended to question religious and philosophical norms from both Western and South Asian traditions.
With JoSH, Magon says he has sold more than three million records and performed in over 25 countries, and according to the announcement he was the first Canadian to win both MTV India and MTV Pakistan awards. The group’s catalog includes the albums “Main Hoon Tanha,” “Kabhi,” “Mausam” and “Beyond Kismat.” Magon has also built an acting career, with film and television credits including “Speedy Singhs,” Deepa Mehta’s “Beeba Boys,” “The Black Prince” and CBC Gem’s “Decoys.”
Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Eric Alper, thatericalper.com.