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The Crux is the third studio album by the American actor and musician Joe Keery, under his alias Djo. It was released independently under AWAL on April 4, 2025, and served as the follow-up to his previous album, Decide (2022). Keery co-produced The Crux with his frequent collaborators Adam Thein and Wesley Toledo at Electric Lady Studios in New York City. Three singles—" Basic Being Basic", "Delete Ya", and "Potion—preceded the album. Upon its release, it was met with generally favorable reception from music critics. To promote The Crux, Keery is embarking on the Back on You World Tour between February and June 2025. Keery worked with his frequent collaborator Adam Thein for The Crux. They co-produced the album at Electric Lady Studios in New York City. According to DIY, the lyrical themes center on "a hotel housing guests who are all at crossroads in their life." On January 24, 2025, Keery announced his third album, The Crux, and revealed its track listing and cover artwork. He also released its lead single, " Basic Being Basic", and performed it on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon four days later. The album was supported by a concert tour titled Back on You World Tour between February and June 2025, which passed through North America, Europe, and Australia. The American band Post Animal, which Keery was part of before his solo career, served as the opening act. " Delete Ya" was released as the second single on February 27, 2025, followed by "Potion" on April 2. Th
