Nottingham’s Joel Baker enlists two of the UK’s best upcomers Jordy and James Vickery for unassumingly vibrant cut Baby Teeth, plucking the heart strings in the process. 

Joel, who describes his sound as ‘somewhere between J Cole and Joni Mitchell’ first burst on the scene back in 2013 and has been impressing listeners ever since with his multi-faceted talent. A glimpse at his highly anticipated debut album that is set to drop later this year, Baby Teeth embodies texture, tone and craft, merging acoustic poignancy with uplifting soul and rap influences. 

The hook from James Vickery, who himself released his debut album Songs That Made Me Feel last year, is emotional, freeing and powerful. Jordy, who is arguably the best lyricist in the UK right now having cemented his spot at the head of alt rap’s table with his flawless EP KMT, subtly devours the instrumental, delivering a finely tuned verse abut his own personal triumphs and turmoil. 

Talking on the release, Joel commented:

A genre crossover that fulfils its towering potential, this is a refreshing and pensive track from three major UK talents.