Jorja Smith
8 vinyl records found
Jorja Smith is a soul and R&B vocalist from Walsall, England, whose approach blends classic soul sensibilities with modern production and introspective lyricism. Her work draws comparisons to Amy Winehouse for its maturity and emotional depth, anchored in personal narratives rooted in her Midlands hometown.
About Jorja Smith
Smith began performing at age 8 and writing songs by 11, developing a broad catalog that ranges from contemporary soul to pop-informed arrangements. Her early material was shaped by observations of her hometown's decline during the late-2000s recession, a theme that surfaces in tracks like High Street. By 2016, she had solidified her artistic voice through a series of singles that fused hip-hop, R&B, blues, and soul influences into a cohesive and mature sound that arrived fully formed on her debut EP Project 11.
Her voice carries the weight of classic soul singers while her songwriting reflects the introspection and specificity that distinguishes her from the broader pop landscape. The catalog she's assembled over years of writing and performing skews toward modern soul rather than trends, demonstrating a commitment to substantive material rooted in her own experience and musical education. The Groove Hunter currently tracks 7 editions of her releases, including Be Right BackExplicit Lyrics, falling or flyingExplicit Lyrics, and the reimagined version falling or flying (Reimagined)Explicit Lyrics, alongside collectible pressings such as the Indie Exclusive Limited with Booklet edition.
