Josh Levi previews his debut album “HYDRAULIC” with the Destiny’s Child-sampling new single “DON’T GO.”
Spotlighting one of 2025’s most anticipated R&B voices, Next Up welcomes the return of Josh Levi with “DON’T GO.” Sampling Destiny’s Child’s timeless “No, No, No,” Levi offers a smooth and soulful take on romance, layered with Houston flavor and modern emotion.
The single sets the tone for his debut studio album HYDRAULIC, expected this summer via Raedio/Atlantic. Reflecting a deeper personal journey, Levi uses the metaphor of hydraulics to explore love’s complexity. As he explains: “Love, like hydraulics, is a system that lifts, dips, and demands care and maintenance… Similar to a mechanic, I continue to keep myself functional even when the system – my heart/mind – breaks down so that I can always keep moving.”
Having already amassed attention through performances with Flyana Boss and at festivals like TwoGether Land, Levi’s creative momentum carries into 2025 with full force. As a Spotify “Artist To Watch,” his tour with FLO further confirmed his position as a key emerging name in the genre. 
HYDRAULIC is expected to deliver an immersive experience that matches Levi’s dynamic presence and narrative-driven approach to music. “DON’T GO” is only the beginning of this powerful new chapter.
