After nearly three decades as the lead vocalist and co-founder of Canadian band JoSH, Rup Magon is exploring a new direction in his musical career. The singer-songwriter has officially stepped into the solo space with ‘Flight Mode’, released on October 30, 2026, followed by ‘Without You’, featuring Nigerian-Canadian artist Sojiii. The two singles mark the beginning of a new chapter for Magon, who is now looking to establish his individual musical identity after years of performing as part of one of the most recognised South Asian fusion bands internationally.
With his solo venture, Magon is introducing a sound he calls ‘Sufi Funk’, bringing together contemporary funk grooves, soulful Eastern melodies and thought-provoking songwriting. While ‘Flight Mode’ revolves around breaking free from societal expectations, labels and limitations, ‘Without You’ explores emotional longing through both romantic and spiritual perspectives. Its central refrain, ‘Tere Bina’, gives the track a deeper connection to Sufi traditions, where longing can also represent the search for spiritual guidance.
Magon’s journey with JoSH began in 1996 alongside Qurram Hussain. Over the years, the band released four albums, sold more than three million records worldwide and performed in over 25 countries. Their contribution to South Asian music also earned them recognition from MTV India and MTV Pakistan, while their collaborations included Grammy Award-winning singer Nelly Furtado. Apart from music, Magon has also explored acting, appearing in projects such as Speedy Singhs, Beeba Boys, The Black Prince, Bonjour Ji and the CBC series Decoys.
Both singles are part of his upcoming project ‘Disrupt’, which has been more than five years in the making. The project represents Magon’s desire to experiment with musical boundaries, explore cultural influences and express ideas through a sound that is distinctly his own. His full-length solo album is expected to arrive in mid-2027. For an artist who has spent almost 30 years building a musical legacy with JoSH, this new journey is an opportunity to show audiences another side of Rup Magon.
