Los Angeles duo KWONIX step confidently into the spotlight with DEVIATE, an adventurous new EP that effortlessly fuses jazz, soul, funk, R&B and pop into a vibrant collection of genre-defying songs.
Comprised of Kwo and Unïx, the pair showcase the creative chemistry that has flourished since first collaborating virtually in 2023. Across five tracks, DEVIATE moves seamlessly between groove-laden rhythms, lush vocal harmonies and sophisticated musicianship, refusing to settle into a single musical lane.
Opening with the soulful atmosphere of ‘Wading’, the EP quickly expands into the disco-infused energy of ‘So Obvyus’, before ‘Everything I Need’ and ‘IKNOWYULUHME’ demonstrate the duo’s remarkable versatility through dynamic arrangements and expressive performances. Closing track ‘FULL SPEED’ provides a fitting finale, combining soaring vocals, elegant keyboard work and intricate rhythmic interplay into one of the project’s standout moments.
Created across countless writing sessions and shaped by a friendship that grew from a chance online collaboration, DEVIATE reflects both artists’ shared willingness to embrace experimentation and emotional honesty. Drawing from influences that span classic soul, jazz and contemporary R&B, KWONIX have crafted a release that feels both refined and refreshingly unpredictable.
With DEVIATE, KWONIX introduce themselves as an exciting new voice in modern soul, delivering a debut that celebrates musical freedom while hinting at even greater things still to come.