Jacob Banks

Jacob Banks is a Nigerian-born English singer and songwriter known for his unique blend of soul, R&B, and hip-hop, captivating audiences globally. After winning both the MOBO UnSung regional competition in Birmingham and the Adidas ‘Are You In’ music competition in 2012, Jacob Banks established himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary music. He went on to release his critically acclaimed debut EP, ‘The Monologue,’ in January 2013, which was recorded the previous October. A pivotal track from this project, ‘Worthy,’ garnered significant attention when BBC Radio 1 DJ Zane Lowe featured it as his ‘Next Hype’ record.

This exposure led to widespread airplay across prominent stations including 1Xtra, XFM, 6Music, and Annie Nightingale. Further solidifying his burgeoning career, Banks performed his first headline show at the St Pancras Old Church in London in April 2013, and supported Emeli Sande on her comprehensive UK tour during the same month. Banks continued to evolve his sound, releasing the EP ‘The Paradox’ in 2015, which notably featured Avelino, followed by ‘The Boy Who Cried Freedom’ in 2017. His breakthrough full-length album, ‘Village,’ released in November 2018, rapidly ascended to the No.

Most recently, Jacob Banks released his latest album, ‘Our Time Together,’ in 2024, reinforcing his commitment to innovative storytelling through music. This continued release schedule underscores his ongoing presence and influence as a prolific and evolving artist within the global music landscape.