New Zealander Jordan Rakei is a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Over the years, he has proven to be a master at weaving soul, jazz, R&B, and electronic music into an intriguing whole. Now based in London, he’s one of the most versatile and innovative artists of his generation. Rakei constantly seeks to reinvent himself, with his captivating vocal sound serving as a beacon in his musical transformations, coloring a track in both velvety softness and power. Last year, the now 32-year-old all-rounder released his fifth album The Loop (2024), which was inspired by a life change: not a new creative direction but the birth of his first son. It’s an ambitious record where Rakei lets go of the DIY and digital approach a bit more, daring to showcase spectacular arrangements and theatrical elements – like cinematic orchestrations and stirring choirs.
