Rup Magon Goes Solo After JoSH With ‘Flight Mode’ And ‘Without You’

Mumbai, 6^th November 2026: After nearly three decades as the co-founder and lead vocalist of JoSH, Canadian singer, songwriter and actor Rup Magon is embarking on a new musical chapter. The artist has embarked on his solo career with ‘Flight Mode’, released on October 30, 2026, followed by ‘Without You’, featuring Nigerian-Canadian artist Sojiii, released today. Both singles offer a first glimpse into his upcoming solo album, ‘Disrupt’, a project more than five years in the making. Through this new chapter, Magon introduces Sufi Funk, a sound combining contemporary funk grooves, soulful Eastern melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.

Written by Kumaar, Ahsan Pervaiz Mehndi and Rup Magon, ‘Flight Mode’ explores individuality, creative freedom and breaking away from societal expectations. The track reflects Magon’s personal decision to step beyond his identity with JoSH and discover his independent artistic voice. “After nearly three decades with JoSH, I felt it was time to step out on my own, disconnect from the noise and fly on my own terms. Flight Mode is about freeing ourselves from the boxes we are placed in. It is also about my own journey of change and finding the courage to express myself differently,” shares Magon.

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Produced by Magon, Ahsan Pervaiz Mehndi and Deep Jandu, the song brings a liberating and energetic quality to his new musical direction. His second release, ‘Without You’, explores a more introspective side of Sufi Funk. Featuring Sojiii, the track carries two interpretations: the longing for a loved one and the spiritual yearning to reconnect with one’s murshid, or spiritual guide. Built around the refrain ‘Tere Bina’, it blends Eastern melodies with understated funk rhythms. Written by Ahsan Pervaiz Mehndi, Rup Magon and Sojiii, the track is produced by Magon and Deep Jandu.

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Magon’s musical journey began in Montreal, Canada, where he grew up in a Punjabi family surrounded by Indian musical traditions and Western funk, pop and rock. Trained in instruments including tabla, harmonium, dholak and piano, he founded JoSH in 1996, helping bring Punjabi and Urdu music into contemporary South Asian pop. Beyond music, he has built an acting career with appearances in Speedy Singhs, Deepa Mehta’s Beeba Boys, The Black Prince and the award-winning short film Bonjour Ji. He also explored comedy through the CBC television series Decoys and is currently working on a film titled Something Delicious. Outside entertainment, Magon shares his passion for South Asian cooking and is developing a cookbook focused on encouraging more men to cook.

With ‘Flight Mode’ and ‘Without You’, Magon presents two complementary sides of his artistic evolution: breaking free from expectations and discovering what the heart seeks once that freedom arrives. Both tracks will feature on ‘Disrupt’, which aims to challenge conventional musical boundaries through cultural influences and personal storytelling. The project also reflects his interest in questioning established ideas and expressing changing perspectives through music. Marking his first independent chapter after years with JoSH, Magon is building towards a full-length solo album expected in mid-2027. ‘Flight Mode’ is out now, while ‘Without You’ featuring Sojiii releases November 6, 2026, through Magon Entertainment Inc.