George Kusunoki Miller (born September 18, 1992) was born in Osaka, Japan. He is a Japanese artist who has made a name for himself in various creative fields, including music, comedy, and YouTube. He is professionally known as Joji. Miller started his career as a YouTuber in 2011 with the creation of "The Filthy Frank Show." In this channel, Miller gained popularity for his oddball and irreverent comedic characters, including Filthy Frank and Pink Guy.
Miller's comedic channels, TVFilthyFrank, TooDamnFilthy, and DizastaMusic, became known for their shock humor and viral content, which included comedy hip hop, rants, extreme challenges, and ukulele and dance performances. His videos helped to popularize the Harlem Shake, which contributed to the commercial success of Baauer's song of the same name and led to the production of memes and collaborations with YouTubers.
As Pink Guy, Miller released two comedy studio albums and an extended play between 2014 and 2017, showcasing his musical talent. However, in late 2017, Miller decided to retire from his comedic career to focus on music under the name Joji. His debut album, Ballads 1, was released in 2018 and featured the hit single "Slow Dancing in the Dark," which became an instant fan favorite.
Joji's music has been described as a mix between R&B, lo-fi, and trip hop, and he has continued to gain critical and commercial success with his subsequent albums. His second album, Nectar, which was released in 2020, included popular singles such as "Sanctuary" and "Run," cementing Joji's place in the music industry.
In 2022, Joji released his third album, Smithereens, which featured his highest-charting song to date, "Glimpse of Us." The track peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100, showcasing Joji's immense popularity and success as a musician.
Overall, Joji's career has been a testament to his creative talent and ability to adapt and evolve across different mediums. From his early beginnings as a YouTuber to his current status as a successful musician, Joji has proven himself to be a multi-faceted artist with a bright future ahead of him.
