Like the waves of the ocean, Joalin is always in a flow state. The Finland-born artist and dancer’s creative practice has always been inspired by movement – whether in her fluid, breathtaking pop melodies, dancing practice or the constant motion of her colourful upbringing. “I go deep anywhere by the water,” she says. “It’s what inspires me.”
Like her source of inspiration, Joalin’s meditations on love, heartbreak and self-trust are moving and all-encompassing. Set to an intoxicating blend of pop, R&B and reggaeton-inflected beats, she effortlessly glides from ethereal falsettos to puckish rap-speak, from English to Spanish. Jaolin emigrated to Mexico with her mother aged ten; her formative years spent in the charming beachside town of Playa del Carmen helped her bloom into the artist she is now.
At just 22 years old, Joalin has amassed accolades most artists don’t achieve in a lifetime. The melodic, lo-fi dembow 2022 single, Angelito has over 3 million streams and counting; she featured on the Spotify Equal billboard in Times Square, as well as covered Scandinavian Vogue; and her legion of devout fans – which currently sits at 3.2 million on Instagram, 3.1 million on TikTok and over 3 million views on YouTube – are always anticipating her next move.
Joalin’s future looks poised for global stardom. With a much-awaited project on the way, she is revelling in the true power in her vulnerability. “I’ve always had this feeling that there's this big power inside of me that wants to get out,” she beams. “I want to do it all!”
