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UK RISING STAR JORDAN RAKEI’S NEW SINGLE “LEARNING” DEBUTS TODAY
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“The brilliant, musical creativity of Jordan Rakei has returned in full bloom”—Clash
“He’s earned a reputation for excellence in live performance and as a dexterous go-to vocalist and collaborative production partner”—Stuff
March 1, 2024—Grammy-award nominated multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer and songwriter Jordan Rakei’s new single, “Learning,” is out today—listen/share here. It is the third track to be taken from his highly anticipated new album The Loop, his debut for Verve Forecast and Decca UK, set for release May 10. Pre-order/pre-save the LP here.
"Learning" follows Rakei’s recent single “Freedom,” which debuted on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic and launched as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record. On the new track, Rakei profoundly reflects on his place in the world and his responsibilities as a father, husband, and human being as strings and a choir echo his sentiment. “Bringing my son into the world, I’m conscious that there’s a lot I need to teach him,” Rakei says. “But also, how much I still have to learn, and how we’re constantly in this state of learning.”
Beloved by the UK, Jordan—who has amassed over one billion streams across his catalog—sold out London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall immediately upon his album announcement; a second date at the venue has been added to his extensive UK & EU headline tour.
The Loop, Rakei’s fifth album, marks his recent signing to Verve Forecast and Decca UK. Recorded at RAK Studios, the album was self-produced by Rakei and mixed by Ben Baptie (Moses Sumney, Beck, U2). This is by far Rakei’s most cohesive work to date. Through The Loop’s thirteen tracks, Rakei steps away from the DIY sound he was once known for with bold orchestral arrangements and an Odyssean-style narrative that charts a course through times of darkness and hope.
Born in New Zealand then raised in the bustling city of Brisbane, Australia, Rakei had already released his first two EPs by the time he graduated from university, aged 21. He quickly made waves in London’s soul, jazz and electronic scene, while simultaneously releasing under a separate dance music moniker, Dan Kye. He self-released his debut Cloak a year later before signing to influential indie label Ninja Tune ahead of his second album Wallflower (2017). His third and fourth albums Origin (2019) and What We Call Life (2021) completed his deal with Ninja Tune. He has been nominated for Grammy and Mercury Prize awards, sold out Brixton Academy, recorded live sessions for COLORS, NPR’s Tiny Desk and BBC 6 Music, and, crucially, continued to showcase his versatility as an artist capable of blending subtle electronic elements with his signature, soulful sound. He has collaborated as both a writer/producer and vocalist with the likes of Bonobo, Loyle Carner, Tom Misch, Disclosure, FKJ and more.
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1. Flowers
2. Freedom
3. Friend or Foe
4. Royal
5. Trust
6. State of Mind
7. Hopes and Dreams
8. Learning
9. Cages
10. Forgive
11. Everything Everything
12. Miracle
13. A Little Life
September 3 /// Porto /// M.Ou.Co
September 4 /// Madrid /// Lula
September 5 /// Barcelona /// Razzmatazz 2
September 7 /// Milan /// Magazzini Generali
September 8 /// Munich /// Muffathalle
September 10 /// Vienna /// Arena
September 11 /// Berlin /// Huxleys
September 12 /// Hamburg /// Ballsaal
September 14 /// Stockholm /// Kägelbanan
September 15 /// Oslo /// Rockefeller
September 16 /// Copenhagen /// Vega
September 18 /// Amsterdam /// Paradiso
September 19 /// Amsterdam /// Paradiso (SOLD OUT)
September 20 /// Amsterdam /// Paradiso (SOLD OUT)
September 22 /// Brussels /// AB
September 23 /// Cologne /// Stadthalle
September 24 /// Paris /// Élysée Monmartre
September 26 /// Manchester /// Albert Hall
September 27 /// Bristol /// Bristol Beacon
October 1 /// London /// Royal Albert Hall (SOLD OUT)
October 4 /// London /// Royal Albert Hall