Mr Jukes

This is Mr Jukes third appearance on Black Tea, and for good reason. Featuring genre-blurring music and crisp, dramatic vocals, every track features something truly memorable. Whether showing us his soul or crate-diving for the perfect, deep-cut sample, there’s a genuine excitement overflowing from the music at every moment.

This week, we’re featuring “Magic” from his 2017 debut album, “God First”. What starts with a plaintive, steel-drum-remincesent motif and crystal clear vocals slowly burns into a hip, soul-meets-pop inspired anthem. Filled with earnest theatrics, a classic (and perfectly executed) beat, and Jukes melodic bass work, “Magic” smoothly turns from meditation into exclamation. The transition is smooth, expected almost, but in the best way possible. Mr Jukes isn’t trying to catch you by surprise - he wants you to enjoy the ride.