Jordan Rakei just dropped his new single “Monsters” and it feels like a massive pivot. If you’ve been following his journey since he touched down in London back in 2015, you know he’s never been one to stay in a single lane. From the DIY soul of his debut Cloak to his deep run with Ninja Tune, Jordan has always been a “musician’s musician.” But with “Monsters,” he’s stepping into a much brighter, more polished pop space without losing that sophisticated edge that earned him those GRAMMY and Ivor Novello nods.
Over the course of five albums, we’ve heard him map out the “outer reaches of his inner psyche”—diving deep into family, emotional growth, and the quiet evolution of the self. “Monsters” continues that soul-searching, but the delivery feels different. It’s punchier.
Why “Monsters” Hits Differently
What makes Jordan Rakei so consistently interesting is how he balances being a world-class producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist. On this track, he manages to keep those intricate jazz-flecked chords we love while wrapping them in a groove that feels built for bigger stages.
It’s a song about facing down the things that haunt us, but it doesn’t feel heavy. Instead, there’s a sense of movement and clarity. It’s the sound of an artist who has spent a decade exploring the shadows and is finally ready to let a little more light in.
The Evolution of a Sound
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The London Arrival: Moving from the Australian scene to London in 2015 sparked a creative explosion that redefined modern UK soul.
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The Indie Powerhouse: Signing to Ninja Tune was the turning point that took his “inner psyche” explorations to a global audience.
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The 2026 Vision: “Monsters” isn’t just a catchy single; it’s a masterclass in how to evolve your sound without sacrificing your DNA.
Jordan Rakei is proving that “pop” doesn’t have to be shallow. You can have the hook, the groove, and the high-fidelity production, and still have something real to say.
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