On the Record with Poppy Reid9 Dec 2025

Jacob Banks: The Pain, The Voice, The Truth - His Most Honest Interview Yet

Jacob Banks makes music that feels ancient and futuristic all at once. His baritone carries the weight of gospel fire, while his production moves between West African rhythms, UK garage, blues grit, and cinematic soul. Born in Nigeria, raised in the UK, andoriginally trained as a civil engineer, Jacob didn’t pursue music seriously until 21 — but every chapter of his life has shaped the artist he is today.

In this episode, we will visit Village, the 2018 debut album that explored identity, survival, heartbreak, and belonging. A record that has now crossed 300M+ streams world wide, Village marked Jacob’s rise from early SoundCloud uploads tosold-out international tours, FIFA soundtracks, major sync placements in Lucifer, Suits, and Netflix dramas, and a reputation as one of the most distinctive storytellers of his generation.

Across two albums, an EP, and a three-part anthology, Jacob has continued reinventing his sound — but today, we go deep into the creation of Village : the emotional palette,the risks he took, the stories behind the songs, and why the album still resonates seven years later.

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If you love songwriting, pop history, creativity, or personal reinvention, this episode is for you

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