A kaleidoscopic blend of R&B, pop, and nostalgic 2000s influence, Orenjii signals a bold new chapter for the elusive duo. Across 11 tracks, Emotional Oranges tap into their cross-cultural energy and collaborative DNA with features from some of the biggest names in music like Jessie Reyez, Becky G, JAEHYUN of NCT, Anycia, and Isaiah Falls.

The album’s title, meaning “orange” in both Korean and Japanese, nods to its central theme of juxtaposition by blending worlds that rarely intersect to create something entirely new. Much of the album came to life in Seoul and Tokyo, with both cities and their fan communities leaving a clear mark on its sound and aesthetic.

Emotional Oranges shares, “The time we’ve spent in Seoul and Tokyo over the past few years have had a strong influence on our overall taste and helped inspire the album title and concept. That coupled with how they embraced our music and art, sometimes faster than other cultures, is something we always took note of. With that said, lyrically this is a record rooted in love of self and love for others. When it came down to it, we just wanted to make a collection of music that would give the younger versions of ourselves hope.”

They continue, “The extensive touring we’ve done also helped shape the sound of the album. Not only do you get to see what music connects live, but there’s nothing more fulfilling than getting to build that brick-by-brick relationship with each fan. There are people still pulling up to our shows who have been there since 2019 and seen the growth and progression. This project is largely motivated by them and those experiences; a real testament to consistently being true to yourself and whatever sets you apart. We’ve always had faith that staying the course would eventually yield the results we’re looking for, which is ultimately finding a community that loves what we love.”

The final single, “Call It Off” ft. Jaehyun of NCT, debuted with coverage from Forbes and surpassed over 1.6 million streams within days of its release. The response is a testament to Emotional Oranges’ deep fan connection and the momentum they’ve built on their own terms.

Earlier singles, “CANDY GUM” ft. Becky G & Jessie Reyez and “Out The Blue”, were met with widespread acclaim and strong editorial support, including placements in Spotify’s R&B Weekly and Channel-X, and coverage from top outlets such as Rolling Stone, Entertainment Tonight, Wonderland, UPROXX, The Line of Best Fit, TMRW, and Hunger.

While Orenjii is their first official album, it marks Emotional Oranges’ seventh overall project. With more than 675 million streams to date and a track record of sold-out shows across multiple continents, they continue to defy the traditional playbook as one of music’s most exciting acts. Later this month, the duo will bring Orenjii to the stage with performances at Greenroom Festival in Japan and Seoul Jazz Festival in South Korea.

Orenjii Tracking Listing

1. BLINK
2. That Girl
3. Candy Gum (ft. Jessie Reyez & Becky G)
4. Main Squeeze
5. Flagrant AF
6. Call It Off (ft. JAEHYUN)
7. Talk About Us (Isaiah Falls)
8. HOT OUTSIDE (ft. Anycia)
9. Only A Friend
10. Private Dancer Freestyle

Not much is known about Emotional Oranges, the LA-based R&B-Pop male/female duo comprised of Azad Naficy and Vali Porter. Described by critics and fans alike as experimental and futuristic, Emotional Oranges are the physical manifestation of Alternative R&B, Soul and Funk. Provocateurs extraordinaire, they have been unanimously lauded everywhere from Complex, Fader, Paper, VIBE, Highsnobiety to Hypebeast, BBC1, Triple J, MTV, and more. The duo burst onto the scene in 2019, immediately gaining a cult following with their debut singles “Motion” and “Personal”. Since then, their beloved trilogy, The Juice Vol. I, Vol. II, and Vol. III has amassed over 400 million streams globally.

Emotional Oranges expanded their sonic universe in June 2021 with The Juicebox, a collaborative mixtape featuring artists like Vince Staples, Channel Tres, Kiana Ledé, and Becky G, further shattering genre boundaries. In Fall 2021, Emotional Oranges took to the stage with The Sad Fruit Tour, which kicked off with stops at Lollapalooza and Life is Beautiful before bringing A+V across 24 U.S. cities. The tour continued into Spring 2022 with 12 European dates, culminating in two unforgettable weekends in the desert at Coachella. That summer, they performed at Pharrell’s Something In The Water in D.C., followed by a co-headlining slot at Korea's Haus of Wonder Festival, four headline dates in Australia and New Zealand, as well as a stopover in South Africa for a once in a lifetime festival slot at Rocking The Daisies. Spring 2023 saw the launch of the wildly successful Pulp Fiction Tour, with sold-out performances at iconic venues like The Hollywood Palladium, Brooklyn Steel, and House of Blues in Chicago. A+V extended their stay on the road into summer, opening for Halsey in Bahrain and playing five major European festivals. They capped off the season with the release of their project STILL EMO, with features from ZHU, Nonso Amadi, and more. In 2024, Emotional Oranges unveiled their Blended EP featuring Nonso Amadi and embarked on the fruitful STILL EMO Tour across Europe and the UK, selling out venues like Melkweg Max (Amsterdam) and HERE at Outernet (London). Returning home, they dropped two standout summer singles, “Peak” and “HOT OUTSIDE” featuring Anycia. Most recently, they came off a five-show run across Australia and Asia, including a performance at Seoul’s YES24 Live Hall that sold out in 24 hours.

With six project releases under their belt, multiple sold-out world tours, and over 675 million cumulative streams, Emotional Oranges have established themselves as one of the most exciting new acts without ever truly revealing themselves. The juice is certainly worth the squeeze.