Jorja Smith Unveils New Album 'What Are The Odds'
Jorja Smith has revealed her new album, What Are The Odds.
The new album keeps one foot firmly planted in the dance, pulling together elements of grime, garage, 2-step, UK funky, Afro house and more for influence. That club presence mixed with heartbreak and emotional vulnerability has been a consistent element for Jorja in recent years and there's still plenty of life in the formula.
But for all the heartache, it's as much about joy. Having gone independent to release her music through FAMM, the last few years have been about Jorja getting back to what's important to her and following her own path, creatively. The new album, perhaps more than any other, is about her celebrating the sounds and influences that define her, inside and outside of the club.
True to that, the album is all Jorja, with only a small team of trusted hands to assist. Key collaborator and close ally P2J handles production, with Wizkid and Devlin the only two featured artists.
Ultimately, in her own words, "This is music to make you move. This is a record for driving and vibing."
Take a listen below.
Words: James Keith
Photography: Ivor Lawson-Adamah