Jordan Rakei - Bruises (Single)

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Fresh off the back of his incredible collaboration with Ninja Tune labelmate Bonobo, London-based Songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Jordan Rakei kicks off 2022 with the release of his latest single “Bruises”, the lead track from his upcoming 4-track EP of the same name set to release on Friday, March 4th.

“Bruises” sees Jordan recall his musical roots in Reggae and a Love for Bob Marley, “I wanted to explore my musical roots of reggae music on ‘Bruises’, but put a slightly alternative spin on it,” explains Jordan. “I wrote the string parts and took them to Amika Quartet. We spent a whole day coming up with different ideas for different sections of the song, and I'm really happy with how it all turned out. I had a lot of fun making this track as it takes me back to my earlier days of making music.”

This latest single is a treat for fans of Rakei’s 2013 EP “Franklin’s Room” with its heavy Reggae inspiration, whilst also giving the audience something completely new, meshing beautiful strings with a groove to get your neck moving. This latest outing has us all eagerly waiting for the upcoming EP, so make sure you have March 4th on your calendars

“Bruises” Single Artwork

Jordan is the lead support on labelmate Bonobo’s forthcoming North American tour through February and March before returning to Europe for his biggest headline shows to date in Germany, Netherlands, Scandinavia, Belgium, France and the UK finishing up at O2 Academy Brixton in London on 26th April.

The insanely talented vocalist, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist released his fifth studio album “What We Call Life” in September 2021 to a flood of plaudits from the likes of The Line of Best Fit, Popmatters, Wordplay Magazine: “essential modern listening”, “understated yet captivating style”, “destined to be a classic”, “a masterpiece”. The record was #1 in the "Official Record Store Chart Top 40”, #2 in the "Official Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart Top 40” and #5 in the "Official Vinyl Albums Chart Top 40”. Playlisted and in heavy rotation at BBC 6M and Jazz FM, Jordan played his first live shows in 18 months at Cross The Tracks, Repercussions (WHP) and All Points East (guesting with Loyle Carner), did a whirlwind sold-out UK instore tour and a series of incredible live sessions at the legendary BBC Maida Vale studios for Mary Anne Hobbs (BBC 6M) and Jo Whiley (BBC R2), Worldwide FM x Paul Smith, Mahogany and is currently hosting the new series of Tearjerker on BBC Sounds.

 
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