Joshua Idehen - Don’t You Give Up On Me (Jordan Stephens + Lazy Habits Remix) (Single)

Photo credit: Agatha Powa

Sweden based, British born Nigerian, Joshua Idehen re-imagines his soul-baring single ‘Don’t You Give Up On Me’ with the help of UK household name, Jordan Stephens [formerly of Rizzle Kicks] and Lazy Habits, this August 18th.

‘Don’t You Give Up On Me’ is an impeccably executed blend of electronica, jazz and soul which provides a bed for Idehen’s tale of healing and optimism.

Poetic lyricism runs through the track and presents an addictive narrative which is led to an explosive gospel chorus as Idehen collaborates with some of the most recognisable voices in the scene, including Sharlene Hector (Basement Jazz), Cleveland Watkiss (MBE), Heidi Vogel (Cinematic Orchestra) and Ade Omotayo (Amy Winehouse), the result is unsurprisingly stunning.

In this re-imagined version of the single, Jordan Stephens lends his creative lyrical finesse that helped carve himself a very iconic space in the 2010’s - yet removing the playful element and replacing with moving poignancy for this release. Lazy Habits’ contributions emphatically bridge the first and the second half of the track, and with a slightly grittier edge, the trio conclude this remix with unshakeable conviction to deliver the sentiment of Idehen’s track.

Speaking on the track, Idehen explains; “I’ve been a fan of Jordan Stephens in all his incarnations: Wildhood, Rizzle Kicks, his turn in Rogue One. His poems on instagram were a direct inspiration to the themes and intentions of this project. Getting him to contribute a verse was an absolute honour, Likewise with James Collins aka Lazy Habits, who I had the pleasure of touring with and featuring on his magnificent third album, Vermillion Sands. I wanted artists who could bring a unique take on the message of the song and I’m glad to say I wasn’t disappointed.”