Episode 69: Jacob Banks
Jacob Banks. Credit: Supplied
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For well over a decade now, Jacob Banks has been enchanting listeners the world over with his immersive blend of soul and R&B.
Rising to prominence following his success in a music competition in 2012, Banks quickly became a hot ticket, scoring plenty of airplay thanks to his early singles, including collaborative singles with the likes of Wretch 32 and Chase & Status.
Singles soon turned to EPs, and by the end of 2018, he'd released his debut album after signing to Interscope the year prior. Alongside myriad appearances on TV soundtracks and video games, Banks has continued writing, recording, and releasing stellar music at every turn.
Last year, he kicked things off with the release of Yonder, a three-part series of EPs that arrived over the coming months and were eventually compiled as a full album just a few months ago.
If you've not yet heard Jacob Banks, I recommend giving Yonder a spin so as to allow yourself the chance to witness just what this amazing musician is capable of when operating at his full capability.
Next month, Banks will return to Australia for his second solo tour, with shows scheduled for Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and also an appearance at the Wanderer Festival in New South Wales.
But before that tour kicks off, this week I was lucky enough to be joined by Jacob Banks for a quick chat about how he's less of a musician and more of a storyteller – regardless of the medium.
Anyway, have a listen to Jacob Banks' Yonder, buy a ticket to his upcoming tour, have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.
Jacob Banks’ Trusty Chords
Jacob’s One Influential Artist
Beyoncé
Jacob’s Three Impactful Albums
John Mayer – Continuum (2006)
Amy Winehouse – Frank (2003)
Anderson .Paak – Malibu (2016)
Jacob’s Five Trusty Songs
Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment – 'Sunday Candy' (2015)
The Mills Brothers – 'Till Then' (1944)
Bob Marley & The Wailers – 'No Woman, No Cry' (1974)
Drake – 'Mob Ties' (2018)
Lianne La Havas – 'Gone' (2012)
