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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 months

🚨 My new album The Loop is out TODAY! Find yourself an hour, grab your favourite headphones, and enjoy :)

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

6 years

If you're struggling for new music, go and research your idols influences...

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

I wanna come to SA :(

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

It's out! My third album "Origin" is out now. I'm feeling a whirlwind of emotions! I'm anxious, excited, relieved, proud, nervous and buzzing to have this new piece of me out there. I had so much fun working on this album...

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

My third album dropping in 1 month.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

IT'S OUT! what an honour. I've watched over 50 @nprmusic Tiny Desk Concerts and I'm fascinated by how brilliantly artists modify their songs to suit the intimate setting. We had a lot of fun changing it up for this, so I really hope you enjoy!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

7 days

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 Tickets for my South African shows are available nowwww:

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 months

🇿🇦 always gives the most love, I have to come over one day soon. Sorry it’s been so long! 🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️❤️

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

I'm not even British but I'm so proud of the UK music scene.

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@jordanrakei

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 months

🇿🇦 always gives the most love, I have to come over one day soon. Sorry it’s been so long! 🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️❤️

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Say hello to my new puppy!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Wow first Billboard! So so humbling and exciting! Yessssss.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

My top 5 albums of the decade are: Matt Corby - Telluric Kendrick Lamar - TPAB D'angelo - Black Messiah James Blake - Overgrown Robert Glasper - Black Radio Honourable mentions - Hiatus Kaiyote, Moses Sumney, Bon Iver, Anderson Paak, Laura Marling

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Album 3 drops in a week.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Seeing Stevie Wonder on Saturday was amazing. Made me realise that people always fall in love with great SONGS! I think now more than ever artists are taking too many shortcuts, hiding behind production or over saturating with self-indulgent musicianship. Write good songs!!!!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

3 years

@elonmusk Scary that one person has this much power over the market.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

4 years

Loving cluster chords at the moment.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

It's @LoyleCarner day today! His new album is out now and I'm so glad the world can finally hear it!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

IT'S TIME! My new album 'ORIGIN' drops June 14th. The second single from the album 'SAY SOMETHING' is available for your digestion NOW! We are also going on a world tour... Head to to listen to the new single, pre-order the album and see the tour dates!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

MUM AND DAD I'M ON TV! This was crazy. Two weeks ago I performed with @LoyleCarner on the 2nd biggest stage at Glastonbury. Now he's heading on his biggest UK tour yet. Cop tickets.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

4 years

I’m honoured to have remixed a track from the amazing album What Kinda Music by my friends @tommisch and @yussefdayes . Tom and I have collaborated many times over the years, we wrote Wake Up This Day in late 2014 when we were merely internet friends communicating from different..

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

7 days

Gonna need some help with the setlist…

Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

7 days

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 Tickets for my South African shows are available nowwww:

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 months

TOMORROW THE ALBUM IS HERE :)

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

6 months

!!!! I can't believe I am the FIRST ever Artist in Residence at @AbbeyRoad !!!! A journey that began with me making music in my bedroom and basement at the age of 11. Throughout my career, I've always been drawn to the creative process and have always considered myself more of a

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

4 years

One year ago this dropped. Favourite track?

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

6 years

Feels good to have new music out.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

6 years

Honoured to have been a part of this!

Loyle

@LoyleCarner

6 years

Alright no more singles. My new album “Not Waving, But Drowning” drops April 19th. Pre-order here -

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

My Tiny Desk is now available on youtube! The support the last week has been amazing... Check the link here:

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

4 months

🎂32 laps around the big boi. Thanks for being a part of my journey ❤️ we’re in this LOOP together.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

MOMENT OF THE YEAR 4 OF 12 (No particular order): Performing on the 2nd biggest stage at Glastonbury Festival with my friend @loylecarner I usually sing with my eyes closed out of habit and partly due to some level of anxiety (I guess…),

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Tomorrow I'll be hosting a live stream for my new YouTube series called 'A Song From Nothing'. I'll be starting a song from scratch and I'll go through my production techniques.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

4 years

The trend I'm discovering with a lot of people I've worked with around the world...Grow up listening to Soul music and Hip Hop, and then they discover Radiohead. Basically simple as that.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

You think you're doing some progressive and new but Radiohead probably did it 10 years ago.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

3 years

I jumped up for @si_bonobo 's @nprmusic Tiny Desk!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Here are the chords to the main theme of Mind's Eye! Try it for yourself and tag me....

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

2 months

👀👀🇿🇦🇿🇦

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@Riri_KHOZA

2 months

Are you giving South Africa a performance anytime soon?

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

4 months

🇿🇦 who’s a local artist I should work with? 🇿🇦🇿🇦

Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 months

🇿🇦 always gives the most love, I have to come over one day soon. Sorry it’s been so long! 🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️❤️

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

4 months

If you love me actually…

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 months

Give yaself that hour today ❤️🎧

Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 months

🚨 My new album The Loop is out TODAY! Find yourself an hour, grab your favourite headphones, and enjoy :)

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Damn I got 2 eps and 3 albums.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

3 months

🤯 Beckham x The Loop! Very humbled to meet a living legend. He is also a very nice dude who gave lots of love to the band too. THANKS to @BowersWilkins and David Beckham for having us!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

4 years

New Remix! Had the pleasure of re-imagining the track for @hellohonne . Hope you enjoy!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

3 months

🎉 ORIGIN is 5 years old today! . Anyone still rocking it today? If so, what's ya fav song? Any memories from the record you wanna share?! xx

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

6 years

I co-wrote and produced this song for the vibey @LoyleCarner ft. @JorjaSmith Link -

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

2 years

Can't believe it's been 3 years since the release of 'Origin'. If you're only allowed to listen to one track from this album for the rest of your life... What is it?

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

4 months

Ottolenghi with @LoyleCarner at Royal Albert Hall. So amazing this track has resonated with so many people. Feeling very grateful. We made this in a couple of hours and then downed some falafels. Music is a surreal thing, and I feel lucky to be able to do this EVERY DAY yaaay.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

It feels so good to have 11 new tracks out into the world. Thanks so much for the love on Origin. Really looking forward to playing this live.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

3 years

IT'S HERE! My new album 'What We Call Life' is OUT NOW! To everyone that played a part in this project, thank you so much. 🎉🎉

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

I wish dry humour was universal.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

3 months

Happy Father's Day! I'm very lucky to be the father of a golden human baby and golden dog baby. My album process started right after the human baby came into the world…

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

3 months

Had to share one more from Later with @BBCLater . It was honestly the best experience and a total bucket list moment for me. Shout out to my band!!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

4 years

My Late Night Tales compilation drops on April 9th and I'm so excited for you to hear it! Pre-order/pre-save it now:

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 months

My new album is out this month 😱😅 ‘The Loop’ is yours in 10 days!! We shot this image in the Peak District during a rainy few days. The umbrella was originally meant to be a prop, but it was definitely used for it’s functional purpose.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

1 year

Sometimes I’m writing an album and feel like it’s in a good place. Or sometimes I listen to one of my fav albums and feel like it’s one of the most beautiful things ever created, and then you remember Bach existed and you feel you are adding nothing to the world… anyone else go

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

3 years

@maxkeiser an unfollow from me

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 months

Album release weekend with this weather has been noiiice. Thanks so much for the ❤️ you have shown me :) 2 intimate shows down, 6 more to go! Driving around the UK, so please send me some song suggestions :)

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

3 years

When I landed in London 6 years ago with two EPs under my belt, I set myself the ridiculous goal of releasing 5 albums before I was 30. Friday marks the release of my fifth album with 9 months to spare.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

4 years

The Jazmine and H.E.R tiny desk collab is close to impossible level vocal.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

3 years

I shall hire a large music studio with 96 channel mixing desk and ask for aux cable to run fruity loops from my laptop lol

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Things for 2020. Finish album. Golf handicap to single digits. Chess rating to 1800. Meditation twice daily. Learn Mah Jong.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

3 years

It's out! I'm so honoured to have my own @LateNightTales compilation in the world. Hope it keeps you company nicely on your next journey! Thanks to all of the artists that allowed me to share your music. Enjoy x

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

8 months

🌻🆓🔁 ALBUM NEWS. My new album ‘The Loop’ is coming for your ears on May 10th. I put everything into this record. EVERYTHING EVERYTHING. There’s a lot I want to say, but I want to let the music do the talking this time! Maybe more news down the line…

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

New proposition. If you can beat me in 8 race grand prix on Mario Kart Deluxe 8 on Nintendo switch, I will give you 5 guest passes to any show I play. Message your switch friend code if interested. Tag friends. Looking for competition.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

11 months

Pretty insane... A bit different to playing a couple of Bob Marley tunes in an empty pub. ROYAL ALBERT HALL! I will be playing a special show next year at one of the most beautiful venues in the WORLD! More news to come.. Tickets are on sale Nov 3, 10am!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

4 years

My new single 'Rainbow Road' by my alter ego Dan Kye is out now! It is so good to have this out for you all. It's inspired by two of my favourite things - Mario Kart and Prince. Hope you enjoy! Pre-save/pre-order the album now!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Alfa and Loyle dropping beasty albums this month.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

1 year

Back at it. Pic by Sam Crowe.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

3 years

I wish I could listen to albums I love for the first time again. Haven't had that sensation in a long time.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

3 years

5 days till the album drops!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

...think was possible. I now can sympathise with all dog owners who used to tell me - "you'll never understand, until you get one". Well safe to say it's been a blast watching her grow into an intelligent, loving and beautiful little dog. I'm a proud Dad aha. 2/2

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Introverts unite.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

27 today. I'm living out my dreams, but there is still so much more I want to accomplish. Thanks for being a part of the ride. ALBUM Soon!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

I wish I was as good at music as I was at COD.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

2 months

Looking forward to touring starting in a few weeks! Who's coming down to a show? This song has reliably stayed in my live show for like 8 years...Shall we make it 9? haha.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Sorry if this hurts feelings, but STOP THROWING YOUR CIGARETTES ON THE PAVEMENT.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

We did it. Life goal achieved! @ Tiny Desk at NPR

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Trying to work on looking people in the eye when I speak to them.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

10 months

Dan Kye South Africa tour?

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

3 years

Just putting it out into the world. If you are making an indie short film, I would love the opportunity to write the music for it.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

4 months

Here is 'The Loop' in all it's glory! Now you've had some time to get your ears around it, what is your favourite track? Let me knowww!!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

4 years

SO SICK of Covid. Speaking of that, here's me absolutely botching that very song when I was 14. Anxiously looking to my left to avoid being caught singing, as I was still very embarrassed about it. Now double the age, but somehow still feel very connected to those times.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

1 year

Surprise!! It’s the 10-year anniversary of my first-ever release, Franklin’s Room, so I’m celebrating by launching a VERY limited run of vinyl. And because we’re feeling extra nostalgic, we also pressed a limited run of Groove Curse! Cop 'em now at .

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

What a year we've had. I released my third album 'Origin', toured in cities that I've never been to! Here's a collection of favourite randomness. Favourite gig: London at The Roundhouse. Favourite crowd: Washington or Paris. Favourite meal: Curry in Leeds at Tharavadu Restaurant.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

My album Origin (Deluxe Edition) is out now! There’s a few new tracks, and lots of different live arrangements for you to delve into... Hope you enjoy!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

My third album 'Origin' is dropping on June 14th! I can't wait for you to hear this new music. Head to to pre-order it!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

1 month

日本のみんな！ワールドツアーを日本まで届けられることが待ちきれません！東京はSTUTSとのパフォーマンス、そして大阪では初の単独公演です。めちゃくちゃ楽しみ。 🇯🇵 🇯🇵 JAPAN! Can't wait to be extending this world tour out to YOU! Playing with Stuts in Tokyo and doing my first headline

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

4 years

New Song alert! Honoured to do my own spin on 'Wind Parade' by Donald Byrd for the Blue Note Re:Imagined compilation. Out now!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Production is disguising a lot bad song writing.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

3 years

Wellll helloooooo. Little sneaky EP comes out today from moi. EP's to me are fun because you can mix and mash a few different styles. I've now released over 100 of my own songs haha. Here's to 100 more! Hope you enjoy the new music! Check it out:

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

So surreal to win this! Thanks so much @APRAAMCOS for the support!

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Way to go @JordanRakei Songwriter of the Year London. We can’t wait to see what you do next #APRAs

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Out of interest, has your music taste changed in the last 5 years? If so from what to what? If not, just say no.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

I'm getting a Golden Retriever in 2 weeks. Any advice?

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

The ability to undo a sent email is Google's top creation.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

3 months

Mad to think that this was 5 years ago @glastonbury . Forever grateful to @LoyleCarner for including me in these moments. Can’t wait to be back on the farm next week on the West Holts stage

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Let's start a convo/thread. Name a legendary singer that could lose their voice and still hold it down as an instrumentalist? I'll start with Nina Simone.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

4 years

Thought this album was so beautiful and have always had Lianne as one of my top influences. Humbled I could do a remix to one of her tracks! Out now!

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Some of you may not know... But I wrote Loose Ends with loylecarner last year and then passed on the vocal for @jorjasmith_She brings it to another level but it was nice to come full…

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Accomplished my goals. Everything is a bonus now.

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Jordan Rakei

@jordanrakei

5 years

Thinking of doing a breakdown video of the production of a track from Origin. What song would you like to see the inner workings of?

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