She grabbed a microphone and started to sing.

“I feel like when I hear beats or instrumentals, I instantly know whether I can produce a catchy melody or not,” she said. “Some chords make melodies easier than others. I normally grab a microphone and start singing, and that chorus melody is what came to me first.”

That spark became “Wrong or Right,” the newest single by British singer-songwriter Amelia Rose, produced by Finnish duo Misha and cocabona. The track anchors their upcoming EP “JOMO” – a concept project inspired by the “Joy of Missing Out,” a quiet rebellion against the noise of constant connectivity.

Misha and cocabona are no strangers to creating mood-driven music that blurs the line between R&B, soul and jazz. With over 190 million combined streams, their partnership is built on chemistry and trust, one that began in Finland’s beat scene more than a decade ago and has since taken them from Helsinki to London and Los Angeles.

“The foundation came from a mix of jazzy chords and hard-hitting, live-feeling drums, but we also wanted space for Amelia’s silky-smooth voice to really shine,” Misha said. “We wanted to build contrast between the warmth of the instrumentation and the vulnerability in Amelia’s vocals to give the song its dynamic energy. Our goal was to make it feel timeless, soulful but still contemporary. Soundtrack for your late-night walks.”

For cocabona, the groove came first.

“I wanted something mellow but still groovy for the EP,” he said. “As soon as Misha laid down the drums, the groove locked in and it was like, ‘Yep, this is it.’ It just clicked. The vibe we were chasing came together naturally.”

Once the instrumental came together, both producers knew exactly who could bring it to life.

“We sent Amelia a few different ideas, and she immediately gravitated toward this one,” Misha said. “From the first demo she sent back, I knew it was the right fit – her tone just melts into the production in such a natural way. Her voice has that rare ability to sound both classic and fresh at the same time.”

For cocabona, the connection was personal. 

“I’d worked with Amelia before on her debut EP, and I knew I wanted her on this project too. Her voice has such a unique tone. It’s soulful, raw and instantly recognizable. I also love her songwriting style; it’s catchy without feeling forced, and she brings real emotion into every line.”

Rose’s voice doesn’t overpower the production – it glides across it. Her performance carries a soft ache, balancing heartbreak with a groove that’s impossible not to move to.

“The song is at a speed where you can still move your head to it but have an emotional connection,” she said. “I want listeners to groove to it but also, if they have gone through something like that, they can relate to it.”

Rose admits that restraint didn’t come naturally at first.

“Sometimes I make songs and the melody is quite overbearing with a lot of runs or wordy lyrics,” she said. “I tried to create a lot of space throughout. It was great to see the song come to life, especially being in different countries – it’s cool to see songs being created like that.”

Despite the physical distance – Rose in the U.K., Misha and cocabona in Finland – the creative connection stayed strong. Remote sessions have become their norm, a process that both producers say fits perfectly within the “JOMO” philosophy.

“I like to create either alone or with a very small group of people,” Misha said. “My studio sessions are intimate, just those directly involved in the songwriting. There’s no entourage, no distractions. Remote collaboration has also been a big part of the process since we’re based in Finland. In a way, that’s very “JOMO”: creating on your own terms, in your own space, without external pressure.”

Cocabona echoed the sentiment. “My studio process is super relaxed. No big entourage, just me and maybe one or two other people, writing whatever feels right at the moment. It’s about being present and letting things flow naturally.”

“JOMO,” which stands for “Joy of Missing Out,” is more than an EP title – it’s a statement. Misha and cocabona want listeners to slow down, to find meaning in stillness. The title track, recorded at Spotify’s Metropolis Studios with Kadeem Tyrell, became the creative anchor for the entire project.

“This isn’t a club record; it’s a soundtrack for those evenings when you don’t go out,” Misha said. “Living in the moment doesn’t mean being everywhere at once – it means appreciating the quiet, present moments that often go unnoticed.”

That ethos carries through every track. The EP features a global roster of collaborators, including Joya Mooi (Netherlands), Latrell James (U.S.), Relyae (U.S.), ToriTori (U.S.), Tamara Mneney (Denmark) and Jamiroquai drummer Derrick McKenzie on “The Present.” The result is an international sound rooted in soul, intimacy and authenticity.

“‘JOMO’ is about claiming your space, protecting your peace and finding emotional honesty, even in moments of heartbreak,” Misha said. “It’s about giving yourself the same love and attention you give to others, and finding joy in missing out on things that don’t truly serve you. ‘Wrong or Right’ captures that balance between vulnerability and self-assurance.”

Cocabona added, “For me, it’s about the mood. The track really captures the emotional tone of the EP – that balance between laid-back and reflective. It fits the ‘JOMO’ theme perfectly.”

Misha’s musical reach spans continents and generations. Known for his collaborations with GRAMMY-nominated artists like Lalah Hathaway, Talib Kweli and Amber Navran of Moonchild, he’s spent the past decade refining a sound that merges beat culture with timeless soul. His 2024 album “Radiant” and official remix for Hathaway solidified his place as one of Finland’s most versatile producers. Now, with “JOMO,” he turns that experience inward.

“I love collaborating across generations because there’s always something new to learn,” Misha said. “Age doesn’t matter – what matters is the shared mindset and passion for music. As Quincy Jones once said, ‘The song should be the biggest ego in the room.’”

cocabona, who spent three years in Amsterdam immersing himself in the local jazz and lo-fi beat scenes, shares that collaborative spirit. 

“Honestly, I approach it the same way regardless of who I’m working with. It’s about creating a vibe, having fun and letting the music lead. If the energy is right, people feel it, whether it’s a legend or someone just starting out.”

Together, they’ve played live in London, Berlin, Amsterdam and Helsinki, with cocabona often joining Misha onstage as his bassist. Their music has been featured on major editorial playlists including Spotify’s Next Wave Soul, Soul Coffee and Apple’s Emerging R&B Songs and Cozy Winter Nights.

For Misha and cocabona, “JOMO” represents a reset – a reminder that music doesn’t need to shout to be heard. It can exist in quiet moments, between the pulse of the drums and the ache in Amelia Rose’s voice.

“It’s nice not producing all the time as it can become quite a lot doing it all on your own,” Rose said. “It’s taken a slight turn from my recent releases sonically, but I’m always down to do collaborations with great musicians and create a cool song as you never know who will resonate with it.”

The message is clear: the “Joy of Missing Out” isn’t about isolation. It’s about intention. About listening closely – to music, to others, to yourself.

And maybe, like Amelia Rose did, grabbing the microphone when inspiration strikes, without worrying about what anyone else is doing.