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London’s Oscar Jerome has launched to the forefront as one of the key players leading the new jazz movement. Having dropped a number of singles over the past few years, he has now released his debut album ‘Breathe Deep’, out now on Caroline International. Comprised of eleven tracks, the record fuses elements of soul, Hip-Hop, afrobeat and even Brazilian Bossa Nova. A wonderland of styles presented in a modern and refreshing manner, Oscar Jerome is pushing the sounds of jazz into the future whilst continuously embracing it’s rich heritage and roots. Stream Breathe Deep down below.

Touching on the album, Oscar Jerome said:

“‘Breathe Deep’ is a pretty broad presentation of who I am musically and my journey to get to this point. On a personal level, it’s a reflection of the effort put in during that path of self-bettering, both emotionally and in life more broadly. It’s about preparing oneself for failure and growing from that. Taking a moment to step back and see where things are going and where one has been.” On top of that, Oscar explains, it also addresses “the resilience of people, which is reflected in the more political moments on the album. The world is a messed up place but people still find ways of preparing themselves for it.”