Riding high off the universal love for his latest single ‘father’, Jim Legxacy keeps things moving with new track ‘stick’. Dropping alongside another slick video from Rohan Dil shot partly on a Blackberry, ‘stick’ sees Jim at the peak of his powers offering another snapshot of his journey and cements his advancing cultural significance as a young writer and producer.
Critical to UK music in 2025, Jim’s prolific output forever tells an important story. Always ahead of the game, his songwriting depicts his own story as a black British creative as much as it speaks for and to many of his peers. Standing proudly but humbly at the helm of a movement; a new generation of storytellers and pioneers carving a path out of the comfort of the underground, always pushing upwards.
It was during a recent appearance on Plaqueboymax’s livestream alongside YT, Fimiguerrero and Len that Jim first previewed ‘stick’ -much to his fans’ excitement. He then kept the anticipation for the upcoming black british music (2025) mixtape building by doing his first ever video chat on Kids Take Over.
Music has always formed part of Jim’s identity. His ever evolving, kaleidoscopic sound draws influence from all genres, distinctly r’n’b, soul, pop, grime, midwest emo, afro beats and alternative. Jim’s artistic journey properly began in 2018, dropping multiple singles and two longer form projects (Dynasty, Citadel) which displayed his artistic growth, versatility, and vulnerability, all whilst battling homelessness. 2023 saw him release his latest mixtape Homeless N*gga Pop Music to widespread critical acclaim. Jim has already garnered support and cosigns from fellow artists including Dave, Stormzy, Central Cee, Headie One, Skepta, Loski, Jack Harlow and recently Fred again…
2024 saw Jim release ‘nothings changed (!)’ – a heartfelt tribute to his sister’s life and legacy before he played his first ever show at The Albany in Deptford to a sold out, mesmerised crowd. Later that year he released ‘aggressive’ as the first real taster of black british music (2025) and his first release on new label XL Recordings. ’father’ kicked off 2025 in bold style with an elevated video from Lauzza, setting the pace for what’s to come this year from this exceptional, once in a generation artist.
Praise for Jim Legxacy:
“From Aphex Twin to Jai Paul, the UK has a proud tradition of tinkerers creating whole worlds in their bedrooms. Legxacy could be the next in that lineage” – P4K’s 100 Best Albums of 2020’s So Far
“Gliding over a lightly-crafted beat, Legxacy dodges explosive words thrown his way and lobs his own ammunition back, questioning how many more times he can feel this way. It’s a song fueled by spite and malice, while also capturing the British artist’s ability to capture emotional turmoil and render it in technicolour.” – FADER
“With “aggressive”, Jim Legxacy continues to push the boundaries of UK music, delivering something fresh yet rooted in familiar influences.” – GRM
“What Legxacy is building is more than fandom, it’s community… At his first live show, his prowess is palpable, but it’s his radical tenderness and resilient optimism which makes his glow all the brighter.” – CLASH
“One of Britain’s brightest talents, Jim Legxacy is a paradigm of modern artistry.” – Wonderland
“The track showcases Jim’s melodic vocals over a smooth, melancholic dancehall beat, cementing his place as a unique voice in the new wave of Black British music.” – DMY
“The fast-rising multi-hyphenate’s latest single pairs forward-thinking production with his own unique falsetto vocals.” – RA
“The British singer-producer continues to make gorgeously singular and fleet-of-foot pop-R&B” – The Guardian
“Black British Music is almost upon us and when it drops we could well see an already blossoming career emerge in full flourish.” – Mixtape Madness
“As British music as a whole begins to articulate a future beyond these genres, Jim Legxacy is a welcome presence on the scene, imagining a distant yet intimate sonic future in which influences from grime, drill, afrobeat and pop all intertwine.” – Dazed
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