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Day & Age

https://jakealdridge.com/

Rapper-turned-singer Jake Aldridge is one of the most intriguing British artists in recent years. Despite starting his career with a lack of natural rhythm, he went on to become an award-winning musician picking up multiple awards in the best artist category. Wishing to inspire those facing adversity, Jake’s upcoming Pop-Country single ‘Down’, is a tribute to, and a celebration of, ‘The underdog’. A title he is all too familiar with. 

At 11 years old, Jake experienced a traumatic loss when his father was struck by lightning during a family fishing trip. The tragedy became the catalyst for a budding career in the music industry as he began writing songs as a way of expressing himself. Having come from a non-musical background, Jake did not play any instruments and singing was not a part of his repertoire. Living in Reydon (a small coastal village in Suffolk) the teenage Jake did not know where to turn for help. Eventually, he began collaborating with local guitarist George Bennett who helped him discover a sense of rhythm. 
	
After many years of practice (and by harnessing the power of social networking) Jake grew his following by releasing songs into the public domain. His singles ‘Erotic’ and ‘Falling’ received regular rotation on Sky’s Playboy television channels. Jake’s music ultimately caught the attention of Dingwall’s owner Maria Kempinska, who invited him to perform at the London Hippodrome where Grammy award winner Billie Laurie said that the young rapper “Definitely has hit songs”! 

After receiving more votes than 100 fellow artists, Jake picked up the ‘Audience Choice’ Award at the 2017 ‘New Music Generator Awards’. He also won the ‘Male Act of the Year Award’ at ‘The International Achievers Awards’ the following year. As the momentum began to build, Jake’s music was selected for licensing by ‘Road Trip Nation’ (a US television series). Whilst receiving critical acclaim for his hip hop-influenced sound, it was the country-pop genre that began to peak Jake’s interest. Inspired by American country artists, such as Kane Brown & Dan + Shay, Jake decided to take singing lessons and began incorporating country music into his songs. The new sound helped Jake to secure airplay on BBC Radio Suffolk and BBC Radio Cambridge. His Pop-Country songs have amassed 70,000 streams on Spotify to date. 
	
Jake embraces the joviality of pop and combines it with a splash of country in his new track ‘Down’. The evocative song is filled with raw honesty, genuineness, and sincerity for the underdog. The track is produced by Nashville based Simon Reid and was co-written by multi-instrumentalist David Edward Booth.

“I’ve always wanted to write songs that are close to my heart. Songs with a meaning, that I believe in, and a message that I can stand for. I really hope that my achievements (despite the odds being stacked against me) will help remind others to never give up and that anything is possible”. - Jake Aldridge.

https://jakealdridge.com/
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Down

Jake Aldridge - Down

Faded

"Cry On Me" is out now on Bella Union: https://smarturl.it/cryonme

Ren Harvieu - Cry On Me

he was made 
obvious
boiled down
to just those pretty words
he's been saying again
hanging them round
your neck

name
it's a name
just a name
take my name


It was said
that we'd never let
trouble come
to linger in our love
as we're fading away
tired of saving face

name
it's a name
just a name
take my name

Take My Name

Music Video: https://youtu.be/GoAsA5U13yg

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3eeZTo3enui4hXmWnLCfAF?si=NaP3EZYRRE6xiRuDdCJS_g

Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1383967540?ls=1&app=itunes

2017 NMG award winner Jake Aldridge has announced the release of a new single, ‘The Underdog’, available via all digital channels.

The new song is set to feature on Jake’s upcoming album, which is titled ‘Inside Pocket’. For this eerie & thought provoking Hip Hop track, Aldridge teams up  with Music Producer Ninety II and the track also features J.J Leone, a talented vocalist who has opened up shows for the likes of Rag N Bone Man & Craig David. 

“I’ve always been a supporter of the underdog. Even when I was a kid, I’d always cheer on the team or player who was less likely to win. I think the harder we have to work for something, the more we tend to appreciate it.”. Aldridge said.

The Urban Pop Artist was presented with the Audience Choice Award in September at the Corn Exchange, Cambridge, after receiving more votes than 109 other musicians from East Anglia.

To date, Aldridge’s music has been featured on UK and US Television and has also been heavily supported via BBC Introducing, even being aired by Tom Robinson on BBC Radio 6. 

Aldridge is now teaming up with Andy Whitmore, A Music Producer who has 14 UK top ten hits under his belt having worked with the likes of Elton John, Lemar, and Soul II Soul.

Links:
https://www.jakealdridge.com
https://www.soundcloud.com/jakealdridge
https://www.youtube.com/jakealdridgemusic
https://www.facebook.com/jakealdridgeuk
https://www.twitter.com/jakealdridgeuk/
https://www.instagram.com/jakealdridgeuk
Press images: https://www.flickr.com/photos/132229661@N08/

Inside Pocket

The Underdog

Jake Aldridge - The Underdog feat. J.J Leone

Buy/Stream

Agency666 - Coincidental (Original Mix)

Spotify: tinyurl.com/GullibleSpotify

Multi award-winning hip-hop artist Jake Aldridge’s’ new single, Gullible is inspired by his new-found love of country music. 

Due for release on January 6th, the song features guest vocals from country singer Kezia Gill. It was produced by multi-instrumentalist Ben Haynes and artist RedNek, who has previously collaborated with the likes of Tinie Tempah. 

Aldridge says: “I know this is a big change in direction for me, but since I’ve been exposed to country music, I’ve come to fall in love with its instrumentation, as well as the overall sound. I’m so excited for my fans to hear what I’m confident is my best song to date.” 

Aldridge won Male Act of the Year at the 2018 International Achievers’ Awards, and received the Audience Choice Award at last year’s New Music Generator (NMG) Awards, at which he took more votes than 100 other artists. He described this as the proudest moment of his musical career to date. 

The 30-year-old has played on US and UK network TV, including a documentary featuring Michelle Obama, and has been backed by BBC Introducing, who have played his tracks dozens of times, while his music has also aired on BBC Radio 6.

Aldridge was brought up in Reydon, Suffolk with two siblings, and was born to a Bangladeshi father and Canadian mother who met in Wimbledon. But Jake was just 11 when his father was killed after being struck by lightning during a family fishing trip, and this life changing and defining event has informed much of his work since, for example Aldridge’ 2011 single Heaven was about his father. 

• The music and video for Gullible are set for release on January 6th. 

Notes for Editors:
Press images: www.flickr.com/photos/132229661@N08/

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Gullible

Jake Aldridge - Gullible

Website: https://www.jakealdridge.com/

Music Video: https://youtu.be/TeQx1BrHaHU 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2dnWrnjf3I0j8fQgnz9Opr?si=I0hVf1sBR-6ulaJiFZCwvA

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/poison-single/1470738926

Award-winning hip-hop artist Jake Aldridge’s new single, Poison, is the first song in which he doesn’t rap a single verse.

Released on August 2nd 2019, the pop-dance track features no guest vocals, with Aldridge taking all the singing credits himself. It was produced by RedNek, who has previously collaborated and performed with Tinie Tempah and 50 Cent. 

Aldridge says: “The truth is that I always wanted to be a singer, I just never had the confidence to give it a try. I’m having singing lessons now and I feel like this song marks a new beginning for me and my music and I am really excited about what’s to come.” 

Aldridge won Male Act of the Year at the 2018 International Achievers’ Awards and also beat more than 100 other artists to the Audience Choice Award at the 2017 New Music Generator (NMG) Awards. He was also invited to perform at the London Hippodrome in 2017 by Dingwalls owner Maria Kempinska. 

The 31 year-old’s music has been played on US and UK television including the documentary ‘Beating the Odds’, which follows American students on a cross-country roadtrip that features Michelle Obama. His tracks have been played on BBC Introducing dozens of times, as well as BBC Radio 6.

Aldridge was brought up in Reydon, Suffolk with two siblings, and was born to a Bangladeshi father and Canadian mother. Jake was just eleven when his father was killed after being struck by lightning during a family fishing trip, and this life-defining event has informed much of his work since.

Private Stream (will go Live August 2nd): https://youtu.be/TeQx1BrHaHU 

Press Kit: https://we.tl/t-cCKPOnPtl4

Spotify Pre-Save: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jakealdridge/poison-2

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https://www.facebook.com/jakealdridgeuk
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https://www.instagram.com/jakealdridgeuk/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ASTTnHnYAEasRgfS06nMF?si=BE7zrPHHTESjxsSAshS9QA

Imagery: https://www.flickr.com/photos/132229661@N08/

Off The Ropes

Poison

Jake Aldridge - Poison

Summer Rain

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2yhC3ix

YouTube: https://bit.ly/PartnersInCrimeYoutube

Apple Music: https://bit.ly/PartnersInCrimeOnSpotify

Award winning hip-hop artist Jake Aldridge is taking the leap of a lifetime as he leaves Rap behind for the release of his first Country-Pop song, ‘Partners in Crime’. 

Composed by Matt Knight, former right-hand man of chart-topping producer Andy Whitmore, Partners In Crime was released on 17th April 2020. Co-written with David Booth, Jake’s mentor throughout his transition of rapping to singing, the song features backing vocals by Leanne Louise. The new single is devilishly cheeky, with the change in genre exposing Jake’s mischievous side.

“It’s a huge change, singing in general is scary as hell for me! I’ve fallen in love with Country music though and one thing that hasn’t changed, is my eagerness to only release music that I’m passionate about”.

Just 15 minutes from Ed Sheerans hometown, Aldridge was brought up in Reydon, Suffolk with his two siblings, and was born to a Bangladeshi father and Canadian mother. Jake was just eleven when his father was killed after being struck by lightning during a family fishing trip.

Struggling to deal with his bereavement, Aldridge began writing poetry. Having grown up to handed down cassette tapes of rappers from the late 90’s, he became inspired by Hip-Hop music and eventually turned his poems into raps. 

Aldridge first became intrigued by Country music when he heard Florida Georgia Line’s collaboration with Nelly in 2012, on a remix for their song ‘Cruise’. Subtly, Jake began to incorporate elements of the genre into his own music. Jake’s song, ‘Gullible’, for example, was very much a hybrid of the two genres featuring country vocals by BCMA award winner, Kezia Gill,

Aldridge won Male Act of the Year at the 2018 International Achievers’ Awards and beat more than 100 other artists to the Audience Choice Award at the 2017 New Music Generator (NMG) Awards. The 32-year-old’s music later aired on U.S television in a documentary titled ‘Beating the Odds’. Featuring Michelle Obama, the series follows American students on a cross-country road trip helping young people to find career and life fulfilment.

Contact:
Email: jake@jakealdridge.com  Phone: 07427 632158

Partners In Crime

Jake Aldridge - Partners In Crime

Formerly, an Award winning Hip-Hop artist, Jake Aldridge took the leap of a life time when he left Rap behind for the release of his first Country-Pop song, ‘Partners in Crime’. Now, Jake's releasing the Acoustic version of the song. 

Composed by David Edward Booth, Jake’s mentor throughout his transition of rapping to singing, the song features backing vocals by Jess Simmons. 'Partners In Crime - Acoustic' was released to all digital stores on 3rd July 2020. The new single is devilishly cheeky, with the change in genre exposing Jake’s mischievous side.

Partners In Crime - Acoustic

Jake Aldridge - Partners In Crime - Acoustic

Stream: https://linktr.ee/jakealdridge

Award winning rapper-turned-singer, Jake Aldridge, unveiled more than just an engagement ring when he proposed to his now fiancée, two years after meeting her through an online dating app. 

Aldridge began exchanging messages with former Slimming World consultant, Lisa Hartgrove, in January 2018 via the online dating app, Tinder. The pair, who even share the same birthday, now have their very own song as well! 

After a successful proposal earlier this year, Jake played Lisa his new track, ‘King of The World’, a heartfelt country-pop song he had written for her.

The music for ‘King of The World’ was co-produced by Argentinian music producer, Dam Dominici, and Suffolk-based, multi-instrumentalist, David Booth. 

Just 15 minutes from Ed Sheeran’s hometown, Aldridge was brought up in Reydon (Suffolk) with his two siblings. He was born to a Bangladeshi father and Canadian mother. Jake was just eleven years old when his father was killed after being struck by lightning during a family fishing trip.

Struggling to deal with his bereavement, Aldridge began writing poetry. Having grown up listening to cassette tapes of rappers from the late 90’s, he became inspired by hip-hop music and eventually turned his poems into raps. 

Aldridge became intrigued by country-pop music when he heard Florida Georgia Line’s 2012 collaboration with Nelly (a remix of the former’s song ‘Cruise’). Subtly, Aldridge began incorporating elements of the country-pop genre into his own music. His song ‘Gullible’, for example, is a hybrid of the two genres featuring country vocals by British Country Music Association award winner, Kezia Gill.

Aldridge won the prestigious ‘Male Act of the Year’ at the 2018 International Achievers’ Awards. This built on the success of the previous year when he beat more than 100 fellow artists to win the ‘Audience Choice Award’ at the 2017 New Music Generator (NMG) Awards. The 32-year old’s music later aired on a U.S television documentary entitled ‘Beating the Odds’. Featuring Michelle Obama, the series follows American students on a cross-country road trip in a bid to help under-privileged young people to find careers and life fulfilment.

King of the World

King Of The World

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Rapper-turned-singer Jake Aldridge is one of the most intriguing British artists in recent years. Despite starting his career with a lack of natural rhythm, he went on to become an award-winning musician picking up multiple awards in the best artist category. Wishing to inspire those facing adversity, Jake’s upcoming Pop-Country single ‘Down’, is a tribute to, and a celebration of, ‘The underdog’. A title he is all too familiar with. 

At 11 years old, Jake experienced a traumatic loss when his father was struck by lightning during a family fishing trip. The tragedy became the catalyst for a budding career in the music industry as he began writing songs as a way of expressing himself. Living in Reydon (a small coastal village in Suffolk) Jake began collaborating with local music producers who helped him to discover a sense of rhythm. 

Eventually, Jake began to release songs into the public domain. His singles ‘Erotic’ and ‘Falling’ received regular rotation on Sky’s Playboy television channels. Jake’s music ultimately caught the attention of Dingwall’s owner Maria Kempinska, who invited him to perform at the London Hippodrome where Grammy award winner Billie Laurie said that the young rapper “Definitely has hit songs”! 

After receiving more votes than 100 fellow artists, Jake picked up the ‘Audience Choice’ Award at the 2017 ‘New Music Generator Awards’. He also won the ‘Male Act of the Year’ Award at ‘The International Achievers Awards’ the following year. As the momentum began to build, Jake’s music was selected for licensing by ‘Road Trip Nation’ (a US television series). Whilst receiving critical acclaim for his hip hop-influenced sound, it was the country-pop genre that began to peak Jake’s interest. Inspired by American country artists, such as Kane Brown & Dan + Shay, Jake decided to take singing lessons and began incorporating country music into his songs. The new sound helped Jake to secure airplay on BBC Radio Suffolk and BBC Radio Cambridge. His Pop-Country songs have amassed 70,000 streams on Spotify to date. 
	
Jake embraces the joviality of pop and combines it with a splash of country in his new track ‘Down’. The evocative song is filled with raw honesty, genuineness, and sincerity for the underdog. The track is produced by Nashville based Simon Reid and was co-written by multi-instrumentalist David Edward Booth.

“I’ve always wanted to write songs that are close to my heart. Songs with a meaning that I believe in, and a message that I can stand for. I hope that my achievements (despite the odds being stacked against me) will help remind others to never give up and that anything is possible”. - Jake Aldridge.

Jake Aldridge - Down

Jake Aldridge

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