publishing, sync
Born in Brixton and raised in Ladbroke Grove, Jelani Blackman is a London based producer, rapper, singer, songwriter and multi- instrumentalist of Caribbean and West African descent.
Always one for creative exploration and innovation, Jelani is a truly eclectic artist, boasting collaborations with a rapidly growing list of revered peers, across a wide spectrum of genres. Effortlessly surfing between soulful vulnerability and raw honesty, Jelani’s music traverses genres while keeping the sound of London front and centre.
With over 30 million streams on Spotify alone, Jelani has established himself as a respected, cultural institution, delivering lyrics through his unique lens with consciousness, power and sensitivity.
key highlights
Collaborations with Gorillaz, Burna Boy, Wolf Alice, Ghetts, Gorgon City, Kneecap, Biig Piig, Kojey Radical, Moonchild Sannelly and Barrington Levy.
Guest mix on BBC Radio 1 and first play on BBC 1xtra
BBC Radio 1 ‘HottestRecord’ four times and ‘Tune of the Week’ twice.
Album launch event at the Avenell Club at Arsenal, Emirates Stadium.
Successful sync campaigns with Ozark (Netflix), Match of the Day (BBC), Wanderlust (BBC), FIFA and many more.
Performing ‘Hello’ on COLORS.
European performances in Milan, Paris, Berlin and Cologne, and across the UK.
