Open Hearts (Deluxe Edition)

Joya Mooi is back with the Deluxe Edition of her Open Hearts EP, and it’s the kind of musical expansion that feels more like a full-on journey than just a few extra tracks. Known for her ability to merge soulful storytelling with lush, genre-blurring sounds, the South African-Dutch artist builds on her original release with new layers of emotion, history, and groove.

Already celebrated with over 1.5 million streams, major love from Billboard, CLASH, COLORS, and global radio support from BBC 1Xtra, KCRW, and MTV Base, Open Hearts has been a powerful statement in modern R&B. The Deluxe version dials it up—not louder, but deeper.

The standout addition? Hush. It’s soft, slow-burning, and seriously impactful. Inspired by Juliana, a woman who escaped captivity in 17th-century Amsterdam, it’s one of Joya’s most intimate tracks to date. With hushed vocals, dreamy synths, and a rhythm that barely tiptoes, it embodies quiet resistance in the most moving way.

Joya’s music is steeped in identity and legacy—her father was part of South Africa’s ANC, her mother Dutch, and that duality flows through every note she creates. Her sound floats somewhere between neo-soul, alt-R&B, and indie dreamscapes, always wrapped in meaning.

Whether you're discovering her for the first time or returning for more, the Open Hearts Deluxe Edition is a reminder that music can groove and still say something important. It’s reflective, poetic, and boldly unafraid to dig into stories we rarely hear.

Basically, if you like your R&B with brains, beauty, and a touch of rebellion, this one’s for you.