With an R&B sound steeped in jazz and soul, Jorja Smith’s voice stands tall alongside icons like Lauryn Hill, Rihanna, and Amy Winehouse. Discovered by Drake in 2017, the Canadian rapper confessed ‘Her songs keep me awake at night’, and promptly invited the then-unknown singer to feature on his 2017 album ‘More Life’. Soon after, Jorja Smith won the BRIT Rising Star Award, a prize issued annually by 1,000 music industry insiders to the emerging artist with the most promise. Smith’s album ‘Lost & found’ (2018) proved their vote of confidence more than justified, and established her as the new face of British soul. She took her time to craft her follow-up release, ‘Falling or flying’ (2023) and from the very first note, it’s clear why. The singer dug deep to find her unique sound, and the summer hit ‘Little Things’ serves as an impressive calling card.
