It's not the first I've written about him, but such is the level of secrecy surrounding XL Recordings' signing Jai Paul, there remains only one proper photo in circulation (unless you count this provisional driving licence.)
It's two and a half years since 'BTSTU' became the source of mild blogospheric hype and, despite this leading to features on Beyoncé and Drake tracks, Jai Paul's output has been decidedly sparse.
In fact, until now we've only been treated to one other 'demo', Jasmine, which materialised in April of this year. Now, after another extended period of quiet, the maestro has unleashed another demo, 'Flip Out'.
Mr Paul seemingly had second thoughts about offering up even this morsel as, mere hours after posting it on his social networks, the track disappeared again. Thankfully, some savvy internet folk managed to hit ctrl + c while the track was available:
In fact, until now we've only been treated to one other 'demo', Jasmine, which materialised in April of this year. Now, after another extended period of quiet, the maestro has unleashed another demo, 'Flip Out'.
Mr Paul seemingly had second thoughts about offering up even this morsel as, mere hours after posting it on his social networks, the track disappeared again. Thankfully, some savvy internet folk managed to hit ctrl + c while the track was available:
Bearing a similarly hazy vocal to 'Jasmine', underpinned by blasts of brass, pounding percussion and other samples, the track has a sprawling, cinematic feel.
[Stream via Selenites Play This]
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