Who is Jordan Adetunji?

Jordan Adetunji is a Croydon-born / Belfast-raised rapper and songwriter who took the world by storm in 2024 with his global smash Kehlani.

Born 25 February 1999, Adetunji was Influenced as a teen by the likes of Wizkid, Burna Boy, J Hus, Yxng Bane - and the Afrobeats and Afroswing genres they helped build globally - coupled with the unorthodox energy of the Punk scene of his home city Belfast, Jordan’s musical interests were piqued. 

Creating his own diverse sonic moodboard - showcasing both his Nigerian heritage and love of Hip Hop, R&B, Alternative, Afrobeats, and Post-Punk - Jordan quickly amassed fans who resonated with his releases. 

Originally scouted in 2023 by Bring Me The Horizon front man Oli Sykes and signed to RCA Records, as momentum gained Adetunji was later snapped up by Warner Records. 

With early singles Wokeup!, Riot, Insecure (Love Yourself) and 2023 releases You & I and Involved from his debut EP Rock N’ Rave, Jordan set the backdrop for the release of his seismic 2024 global smash hit Kehlani. Kehlani, with its official remix featuring his muse, 2x Grammy nominee Kehlani, represented a full circle moment for the rising star banked Adetunji his debut appearance on the UK Official Singles Chart, a Top 10 placement peaking at Number 8. Image: press / August Agency Zac Schuss