Jozem’s latest EP Summerhaze is a raw and honest exploration of love and relationships. As a Toronto-based artist born in Rwanda, he’s drawn from his own experiences and those of his friends to craft an album that captures the complex emotions of summer’s joy and turmoil. Whether it’s the end of a summer fling or struggles in friendships, Jozem’s music reflects those moments when you’re trying to join the fun but can’t shake off the sadness beneath.
The EP came together organically, with Jozem drawing inspiration from his personal experiences and those of his close friends. The title track “Summerhaze” was written after witnessing a friend struggle through a difficult summer. Summerhaze marks a new chapter in Jozem’s journey, following his debut album and a European summer tour. His genre-defying sound and deeply introspective lyrics continue to resonate, offering listeners a poignant reflection on the bittersweet beauty of life’s emotional highs and lows.
Check out Jozem’s latest release Summerhaze below: