Hajaj Shares His Transcendent New EP ‘In The Meantime’

Today, the soul singer and songwriter Hajaj is proud to release the follow-up to his breakout debut Last Call For Coco, with the new six-song EP, In the Meantime. Hajaj draws listeners in with scenes of life in transit. On songs like “Maybe It’s You” and “The Waiting Room,” he cleverly conjures images of delayed flights, ticking clocks, and longing for new destinations through moving windows to illustrate the euphoric highs and crushing lows that come with heartbreak. 

With the help of his co-producer and co-writer, Aidan Glover, Hajaj channels the warm analog sound of ‘60s and ‘70s soul, funk, and R&B. From the radiating chorus of “Space” to the hushed balladry of “For What It’s Worth,” Hajaj shows off his range and the emotional depths he’s capable of exploring. Like the best to ever sing the blues, Hajaj carries the weight and pain of his experiences in every note. His voice is raw, his delivery is honest, and his depiction of the human condition rings true. 

The lasting success and cultural impact of his debut, Last Call For Coco (over 190M streams to date) continue to be felt. Most recently, Billboard Arabia highlighted global celebrity Kylie Jenner jamming to his song, “High No More.” This past summer, Hajaj opened for the legendary Stevie Wonder in London’s Hyde Park, where he captivated thousands of new listeners. His rise has even led to a partnership with Emirates Airlines, with his music featured across their flights as the airline’s artist.

WATCH & SHARE HAJAJ “SPACE” HERE:
https://youtu.be/XpqqfYHQlZw

ABOUT HAJAJ:

Hajaj’s 2021 debut EP, Last Call For Coco, melded elements of the mysterious –  among them, an enigmatic identity on its cover – with deeply personal lyrics about a doomed relationship finally falling apart over issues of identity, expectation, and trust. Today, Last Call For Coco has over 180 million streams and garnered a significant global following, with tracks “High No More” and “Love To Last” receiving almost 140 million streams.

After the success of Coco, Hajaj had the honor of opening for Stevie Wonder at BST Hyde Park in London where he wowed a crowd of thousands. His music also caught the attention of Emirates Airlines, who offered to feature his music in flight and in the airline’s magazine. On his highly anticipated follow-up EP, In the Meantime, co-written and produced by Aidan Glover, Hajaj has found a home in the sepia hues and solid-state sounds of the ’60s and ’70s. Much like the antiheroes played by Steve McQueen and suave characters of James Bond and Don Draper, Hajaj is both mysterious and classic; an iconoclast in both sound and style. Like the best storytellers and blues masters, on “The Waiting Room,” he explores heartbreak and uncertainty through walking bass lines, soul-pumping backbeats, and raspy melodies. “Yours or Mine” channels danceable funk, and “Maybe It’s You” shows off a healthy dose of sass with punchy horns and a powerful chorus.