Joy Crookes, a rising 26-year-old artist from south London, is making waves with her song "Feet Don't Fail Me Now," which has gained notable popularity since its release in 2021. During a recent performance at Islington Assembly Hall, despite the crowd's enthusiasm for this hit, it was other tracks like "Trouble" and an early demo that generated even more excitement. Crookes's music, closely tied to her multicultural background, incorporates elements of various genres while addressing political themes such as gentrification and racism, contributing to her distinctive sound and perspective as an emerging artist.
Born to a Bangladeshi mother and Irish father, Crookes makes music that feels reflective of a melting-pot upbringing: while it's mainly soul revivalism that colours her music, you'll also find elements of dub, synth-pop, hip-hop and 2010s pop balladry across Skin.
Crookes has been praised for a willingness to inject her songs with political themes; Skin features songs about gentrification, racism and misogyny, and despite the vintage tone, Crookes's music presents an inversion of classic soul tropes.
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