In Rotation: JEDSOUL

When Ashton Sellars lays down the guitar on JEDSOUL’s "RERUN," you immediately recognize the pedigree of modern UK R&B. Growing up in Brooklyn, we always had a healthy respect for British soul imports. From Loose Ends to Soul II Soul, they always brought a different texture to the genre. JEDSOUL is tapping into that exact transatlantic exchange. When a record breaks out of London and lands on New York City radio—Amazing Radio USA just put him in heavy rotation—I take notice. I caught "WONDERMAN" last week and haven't turned it off since. The track builds around a snare that snaps right on the downbeat, anchoring a vocal performance that feels entirely lived-in. The industry data is matching the street-level energy. Spotify threw it at the very top of their R&B UK playlist, and it's climbing up Apple Music's UK R&B charts. They even slid it onto New Music Friday, while "FANTASY" does similar work over on Fresh Finds. But "RERUN" is the joint that proves this isn't a fluke. Forestxfire handles the production, building a groove that feels heavy and deliberate. Engine-Earz takes care of the mix, ensuring the bass frequencies rattle your speakers without swallowing JEDSOUL’s tone. The pen game here is incredibly sharp. Jediah Dodoo, Eric Nsangu Tusevo, Justin Wyatt, and Rz all share writing credits, and you can hear that collaborative workshop energy in how tight the phrasing is. Every syllable lands exactly where the kick drum dictates. It’s a two-minute-and-twenty-three-second masterclass in getting in, doing the work, and getting out. He’s dropping this music under Tape Records. The recent releases, including the tightly wound "COME AROUND," show an artist who understands song structure. No wasted bridges. No filler. Just pure rhythm. I miss when R&B sounded like it actually meant something. This does. Hit play below.