Biography
Jordan Rakei is a New Zealand-Australian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer based in London, born on 23 May 1992 in Tokoroa, New Zealand.[1] He moved to Brisbane with his family at age three and relocated to London in 2015.[1]
After self-released EPs in 2013 and 2014, he released his debut album Cloak in 2016, then signed to Ninja Tune for Wallflower (2017) and Origin (2019). What We Call Life followed in 2021 and The Loop in 2024.[1] He also records as Dan Kye, and received a Grammy nomination for his work on Disclosure's "Masterpiece".[1]
His seventh album, A Safe Place To Be Wild, was recorded at Abbey Road Studios during his time as its inaugural Artist In Residence.[2] Its single "Paradise" looks back on his childhood and his brothers.[3]
References
- Jordan Rakei (Wikipedia) — Biography and discography
- Jordan Rakei Shares 'Paradise' Ahead Of New Album (That Eric Alper) — Album context
- Jordan Rakei Releases New Single 'Paradise' (Shore Fire) — Single details