The 6-track release serves as his first record under Sony Music Entertainment
James Reid’s much awaited new EP, jgh, has been formally published by Sony Music Entertainment and Careless Music.
The six-track album documents his growth as a person and an artist over the years, providing a close-up look at his past and present.
JGH, which is short for “just got home,” also represents a pivotal point in Reid’s artistic development and, both sonically and thematically, his return to a place of calm and tranquility. The EP, which combines pop, R&B, and OPM sensibilities, shows Reid at his most vulnerable. He rediscovers the sincere, grounded aspects of himself that he may have lost touch with and learns to embrace and forgive the imperfections that come with it.
“My home is a reflection of myself,” says James Reid. “It’s filled with things I’ve gathered along my journey and decorated with memories. It’s been another crazy year, and now that I’m home, I have a lot of stories to tell.”
Written and produced by Reid alongside collaborators Tim Marquez, Niko, Luke April, Alison Shore, and Brian Lotho, the EP is marked by its introspective nature and sparse production. Many of the tracks began as simple acoustic guitar or piano compositions, with each producer adding their own unique touch to further shape the mood of the record.
“All the songs were written from the heart,” James shares. “Some of them were painful to write, others were inspired by realizations I had along the way, and some were inspired by love. It was an emotional journey, and I see each of these songs like a page from my diary or a chapter in my life—truths I may have found difficult to express before.”
The EP’s production style is subtle yet impactful, reflecting a sense of comforting warmth that resonates deeply with a universal audience. The songs are intentionally understated, trading polished arrangements or high-energy hooks in favor of nuanced details that highlight Reid’s rich vocal delivery and powerful storytelling.
As an entirety, jgh has the potential to dominate the charts and win over even the most hardened listener’s icy heart.
Tracklist for jgh:
1. Mirasol
2. Di Bale
3. Sandal
4. Hurt Me Too
5. Your Boy
6. Pauwi Na
James Reid’s latest album, ‘jgh’ is currently available on all digital music platforms across the globe through Careless Music and Sony Music Entertainment
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