Jordan Adetunji (born 25 February 1999)[1] is a Northern Irish rapper and singer.[2] He gained recognition in 2024 with his breakout global hit "Kehlani". In 2023, Adetunji was scouted by Oli Sykes and signed to RCA Records.[3] In 2024, following the rise in popularity of "Kehlani", Adetunji signed with 300 Entertainment and Warner Records UK.[4]
Jordan Adetunji | |
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 Adetunji in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 25 February 1999 Croydon, London, England |
| Origin | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Genres | Alternative hip hop |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | |
| Website | jordanadetunji |
Early life
editAdetunji was born in Croydon, London. When he was 10 years old, his mother made the decision to move to Belfast because of how "quiet" it seemed in comparison to Croydon.[1] Adetunji is of Nigerian descent.[3] He attended Ashfield Boys' High School, the same high school of Gary Moore, whom he's inspired by.[3]
Career
edit2019–2023: Career beginnings and Rock 'N' Rave
editAdetunji began posting rap videos on his Facebook account while at school before he started to add elements of the guitar to them. While in school, at the age of 15 or 16, Adetunji played the trumpet in his school, allowing him to experiment with new sounds.[3]
He gained recognition by posting contemporary music to TikTok, allowing him to be recruited by Bring Me the Horizon lead vocalist and primary lyricist Oli Sykes, resulting in him singing to RCA Records and Sony Music UK.[5] After building up some hype through several singles, Adetunji released his debut mixtape, Rock 'n' Rave, described as "Jersey club-inspired bounce, and sharp, glitchy sonics".[6][1]
2024–present: Mainstream success and "Kehlani"
editOn 19 May 2024, Adetunji released the single "Kehlani", an ode to the American singer of the same name.[7] With the track, Adetunji was hailed Billboard's R&B / Hip-Hop "Rookie of the Month".[8] The track also marked Adetunji's first appearance on the Official Charts, the Billboard Hot 100, the Canadian Hot 100, and the Billboard Global 200.[9][10] The success of the track led to Adetunji signing a record deal with 300 Entertainment and Warner Records UK.[4]
Personal life
editAdetunji has personal passions for football and video games.[3] He stated that he "love[s]" Japanese culture and anime, stating that the latter inspires his artwork, stating that he "[tries] to make everything look like a scene from a Manga".[3]
Discography
editMixtapes
edit| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Rock 'n' Rave |
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK [11] |
AUS [12] |
CAN [13] |
FRA [14] |
GER [15] |
IRE [16] |
NLD [17] |
NZ [18] |
US [19] |
WW [20] | ||||
| "Close 2 You" | 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Shock 'Em" (with JyellowL and Evans Junior) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Black Kings" (with Jahmiel) |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Wasting Time" | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Insecure (Love Yourself)" (solo or featuring Deyaz) |
2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "You & I" | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rock 'n' Rave | |
| "Go" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Things You Do" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Involved" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Can't Lose" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Zack & Cody" | 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Kehlani" (solo or featuring Kehlani) |
8 | 23 [21] |
34 | 172 | 37 | 19 [22] |
71 | 19 | 24 | 21 | |||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
References
edit- ^ a b c d Shah, Rishi (15 November 2023). "Jordan Adetunji builds a whole new world on 'Rock 'N' Rave'". NME. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Allen, Kelly (18 May 2024). "'Rising' NI star Jordan Adetunji hails pal Gary Lightbody for leg-up in showbiz industry". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Campbell, Lee (25 July 2023). "Meet Jordan Adetunji, the Belfast sensation loved by Oli Sykes". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ a b Eggersten, Chris (26 June 2024). "'KEHLANI' Singer Jordan Adetunji Signs With 300 Entertainment & Warner Records UK". Billboard. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Dehollogne, Lauren (11 July 2023). "Next Wave #1143: Jordan Adetunji". Clash. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Crone, David. "Jordan Adetunji Biography by David Crone". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji comes through with "KEHLANI" visuals". GRM Daily. 11 June 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Lamarre, Carl (25 July 2024). "How Kehlani Sparked the Biggest Song of Jordan Adetunji's Career". Billboard. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Zellner, Xander (2 July 2024). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Jordan Adetunji Debuts With Viral Hit 'Kehlani'". Billboard. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ Long Decter, Rosie (26 June 2024). "Belfast Singer Jordan Adetunji Debuts on Billboard Canadian Hot 100 with TikTok Hit 'Kehlani'". Billboard. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Discography Jordan Adetunji". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji Chart History: Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "Discographie Jordan Adetunji". lescharts.com (in French). Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Suche – Jordan Adetunji". Offizielle Deutsche Charts. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "irishcharts.com - Discography Jordan Adetunji". irishcharts.com. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "Discography Jordan Adetunji". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
- ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Adetunji Chart History: Billboard Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 16 August 2024". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "British certifications – Jordan Adetunji". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 25 August 2024. Type Jordan Adetunji in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 27 September 2024.