2x12" Ltd Edition 180g vinyl & Includes free download of LP - Nu Soul & Jazz Flavad Soul / Funk
A phenomenal talent, Jordan Rakei is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter/producer with an incredible soul voice, preparing to release his new album “Wallflower” via Ninja Tune on 22nd September 2017. The record frames soul and jazz in a truly vibrant oeuvre simultaneously recalling his predecessors The Roots and peers The Internet, Nick Hakim and Hiatus Kaiyote.
Released digitally today, new single ‘Nerve’ is a sweetly swung groove founded on warm organ, bass and effortlessly understated guitar licks courtesy of Dave Okumu (The Invisible). “The song is about the concept of loving yourself wholly and truly before you offset that love onto others,” explains Jordan.
The New Zealand born, London-based artist is riding high with amazing support from BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac and Huw Stephens; Mistajam, Toddla T and Jamz Supernova at BBC 1Xtra; plus a coveted playlist spot over at BBC Radio 6 Music in additi
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Eye To Eye
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May
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Sorceress
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Nerve
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Goodbyes
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Clues Blues
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Chemical Coincidence
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Carnation
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Lucid
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Hiding Place
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Wallflower
Last FM Information on Jordan Rakei
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Jordan Rakei, now based in London, started his career in 2012 playing keyboards in many acts around Brisbane and New Zealand. He self-released his debut six-track EP Franklin' s Room, in September 2013 followed by Groove Course in August 2014 through Soul has no tempo. He also featured on the FKJ song 'Learn to fly'. In 2015, he featured on 'Sunrise / Beautiful' by Ta-Ku, 'Wake Up This Day' by Tom Misch and 'Masterpiece' by Disclosure.
'The light' and 'Talk to me' were released as an advance of 'Cloak', his full length debut out on June 3rd, 2016.
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