James Jacob

James Jacob, who goes by Jakwob, isn’t just another name floating around the British music scene—he’s a bit of a chameleon, honestly. The guy’s all over the place, in the best way possible. Based out of East London, he’s got his fingerprints on a ridiculous mix of stuff: writing, producing, DJing, even composing for films. He’s worked with some seriously heavy hitters—Robyn, Charli XCX, Aurora, Little Simz, Shygirl, and Nia Archives. Not exactly a shabby list, right? His style? Not easy to pin down. He’s got this knack for blending genres without it sounding forced or gimmicky. You’ll hear bits of electronica, a dash of hip-hop, a little indie, sometimes even a cinematic sweep that could fit perfectly in a late-night drive or a coming-of-age film. Speaking of which, he just composed the score for “How To Have Sex,” the 2023 film directed by Molly Manning Walker. That movie’s soundtrack—thanks to Jakwob—really cranks up the emotion and tension, gliding between raw, vulnerable moments and surging, euphoric highs. You can tell he’s not just slapping loops together; there’s actual storytelling baked into the music. People in the industry know Jakwob’s not afraid to take risks—remixing big names or jumping into new projects without sticking to some tired formula. Whether he’s crafting a beat for a pop star or building a whole vibe for a movie, he brings this restless, creative energy. And yeah, he’s still in East London, probably cooking up something nobody expects.