Ezra Collective Drop Salsa-Infused London Groove ‘El Corazón’ from New Album Here Because of Hope

If you’ve been tracking the trajectory of modern British music, you already know the name Ezra Collective. Born out of the grassroots energy of London youth clubs, the Mercury Prize-winning and BRIT Award-winning quintet—Femi Koleoso (drums), TJ Koleoso (bass), Joe Armon-Jones (keys), James Mollison (saxophone), and Ife Ogunjobi (trumpet)—keep pushing the culture forward.

Their latest single, “El Corazón,” pulls listeners straight into a vibrant, salsa-infused landscape. Released via Partisan Records as part of their fresh project Here Because of Hope, the track trades standard jazz-club introspection for an unapologetic burst of global rhythm and pure movement.

What Makes “El Corazón” Hit Different

Instead of sticking to one lane, Ezra Collective bridges the gap between West African polyrhythms, Caribbean heat, and the unmistakable grit of the London underground.

• The Groove: Femi’s drums and TJ’s bass lock into a driving salsa bounce that carries the entire track.

• The Horns: James and Ife trade blistering, soulful lines that feel just as at home on a sweaty club floor as they do on a festival main stage.

• The Visuals: The single drops alongside Rehearsal Tapes, a raw live film showing the band doing what they do best—playing off each other’s energy in real-time.

Catch Ezra Collective Live

From sold-out nights at Wembley Arena to intimate record-store pop-ups, these tracks are built for the live arena. Here Because of Hope is out now, and the band is currently taking these new anthems on the road with massive headline dates ahead.