Jorja F: The R&B Iconoclast Making Music On Her Own Terms

On her unhurried, self-possessed second album, Falling or Flying, she shines in the moments where she exudes this same loose-limbed confidence. Smith’s 2018 debut Lost &. One of the most intriguing artists to emerge over the past few months is Walsall, West Midlands native Jorja Smith —whose laid-back, jazzy vocals and hard-hitting lyrics on. Refusing to fall in line with today's R&B stars, unsigned English singer Jorja Smith isn't just her own biggest fan -- she's got co-signs from Drake and Kendrick Lamar. The alternative is, of course, to say screw it all and work on your own timeline, likely as an independent artist. That’s something Jorja Smith knows well. Five years ago, the British. Jorja Smith excels on her long-awaited sophomore album by taking the split second between “falling” and “flying,” and making an entire world of it. It’s the extremely brief moment.

Jorja Smith released two singles and announced tour dates for a run of shows set to kick off in 2025 and Tyla shared a video for her “Push 2 Start” record, a highlight from her. The alternative is, of course, to say screw it all and work on your own timeline, likely as an independent artist. That’s something Jorja Smith knows well. Five years ago, the British. Jorja Smith excels on her long-awaited sophomore album by taking the split second between “falling” and “flying,” and making an entire world of it. It’s the extremely brief moment. Welcome to Apple Music Sessions, where we ask incredible talents to perform exclusive sets. For this session, singer-songwriter Jorja Smith powers through two of her own. One of the most intriguing artists to emerge over the past few months is Walsall, West Midlands native Jorja Smith —whose laid-back, jazzy vocals and hard-hitting lyrics on. On her unhurried, self-possessed second album, Falling or Flying, she shines in the moments where she exudes this same loose-limbed confidence. Smith’s 2018 debut Lost &. From Ella Mai‘s surprise EP to Jorja Smith and Mario‘s new offerings or Jacquees‘ latest attempt to claim a throne in the R&B royal court, there’s something here for your. The title track— a dreamy slow burn—is reminiscent of the long-term ruler of R&B herself, Sade. But Smith manages to make each track uniquely her own.

Refusing to fall in line with today's R&B stars, unsigned English singer Jorja Smith isn't just her own biggest fan -- she's got co-signs from Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Jorja Smith excels on her long-awaited sophomore album by taking the split second between “falling” and “flying,” and making an entire world of it. It’s the extremely brief moment. The title track— a dreamy slow burn—is reminiscent of the long-term ruler of R&B herself, Sade. But Smith manages to make each track uniquely her own.