As childhood nicknames go, ‘Missy Elliott’ has to be among the best Music Week has ever heard. Growing up in Thamesmead, where South East London blurs into Kent, emerging rapper ...
Maverick Sabre has told Music Week that he knew Jorja Smith “was going to the stars” from the moment they met.
Sabre, real name Michael Stafford, is one of Smith’s ...
Only four UK debuts in Top 200 at halfway stage, as labels increasingly target singles breakthroughs for emerging artists
Record labels are grappling with the changing environment for breaking ...
During last month’s BRIT Awards, those watching on TV were treated to a special collaboration between Spotify and Jorja Smith during the commercial break.
Made by an all-female crew in ...
Raye (feat. Mabel & Stefflon Don)Cigarette (Polydor)The distinctive voices of three of Polydor’s brightest new hopes coalesce over a nagging bassline and tropical percussion. As we approach spring, ...
Jorja Smith has an umbrella on her head.
It turns out brightly coloured novelty headgear makes soundcheck go that bit quicker for a 20-year-old superstar-in-waiting. Smith is at the Junction ...
Jorja Smith (feat. Stormzy)Let Me Down (FAMM)This three-minute wonder is the best example of Jorja Smith’s vocal talent yet, with dreamy piano chords and a guest verse from ...
