Before You Go

Love doesn’t exist in isolation—it lingers, shifts, and resurfaces in ways we don’t always expect. That idea is at the heart of Before You Go, Brandon’s full-length debut, out May 9, 2025, on Secretly Canadian. A boundless collection of soul and R&B-infused alternative-pop guitar songs, the album explores the blurred lines between past and present, heartbreak and healing.

The 27-year-old singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, born Brandon Joseph to Trinidadian parents in Riverside, California, grew up in a family of musicians and all around music lovers. His mom, a singer, inspired him at a young age to sing himself, joining the kids choir at his local church at the age of 7. From there, his love for music grew and became the epicenter of his life.

“Right Back,” the album’s lead single, is a striking showcase of Brandon’s ability to fuse guitar-driven alt-R&B with immersive, emotionally rich soundscapes. Evoking the storytelling depth of early Frank Ocean, the song captures the intoxicating push-and-pull of a love that hurts but still holds power. More than just a love song, “Right Back” reflects a cycle Brandon has found himself in before—running toward something he knows will hurt, because for a moment, it feels like home.

Looking back on the last six years of making music, Brandon sees Before You Go as his most personal, fully realized work yet. And as he takes this next step, one thing is certain: this is only the beginning.