On his 2008 debut, EVERYTHING SHE WAS, the Nashville-born pop singer Josh Hoge has planted his flag staunchly in R&B-leaning territory, best evinced on the smooth, slinky “Beautiful Distraction,” a track produced by Ne-Yo.
Working in the Maroon 5-lite vein, Hoge is sure to garner a considerable mainstream audience with his slightly scruffy yet charming persona.