Ever since J. Eka dropped his debut single ‘Bread & Wine’ last year he’s been on our radar and he’s continued to raise the bar ever since. Following the recent release of his collaboration with Jatz, ‘Talk Less’, the South East London artist returns with ‘Do U Mind?’. This nostalgic track dips into the romance of the early 00s with a Y2K sample, yet it gives that golden era of music a refresh with clean drum patterns. It’s the perfect setting for J. Eka’s storytelling, through which his laidback yet razor-sharp delivery is paired with a warm, feel-good backdrop. His emotional nuance and clever punchlines explore the core life principles of love, presence and connection, which are in increasingly short supply in this digitally distracted world. It’s an ideal summer listen, soundtracking late-night walks, trips to Morley’s Chicken and life-affirming conversations with friends. J. Eka continues to solidify his place as an artist who fuels culture, personality and depth into his music. ‘Do U Mind?’ really does stand out in the UK’s genre-blending scene, especially in the melting pot of SE London. We already can’t wait to hear what’s next.

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