Dan’s DJ Pick of the Week is “Joy, Joy!” by Valerie June!
GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Valerie June is back with “Joy, Joy!” – her lead single for her upcoming album Owls, Omens, and Oracles, which is releasing on April 11th. With the release of the album, June will begin her tour across the United States beginning in March! June infuses elements of folk, blues, gospel, soul, country, Appalachian, bluegrass, and orchestral pop to create her unique recognizable sound.
The track conveys a message of hope while being understanding of the periods of darkness that everyone undergoes. With lyrics “And when you feel you’re not enough / Has this old world been hard and rough / A golden seed beneath dark soil / To seek the sun is often rough,” June offers a message acknowledging those who are yet to feel the joy in their soul. “Joy, Joy!” uses steady drum beats with bouncy horn pieces that create a foot-stomping track you can dance to. The track also highlights June’s dynamic vocals to help invoke a sense of empowerment in listeners.
If you need some extra joy, magic, and colorful fun make sure to check out the official music video for “Joy, Joy!” below!
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