Jalen Ngonda previews his Daptone debut Come Around And Love Me out Sept 8

Check out the video for the title track off Jalen Ngonda's debut LP for Daptone below. Catch him at The Horseshoe on Sept. 18th.

Here's the scoop from Daptone HQ...

Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing Jalen Ngonda perform live knows that he is one of the most captivating performers on today's soul scene. His voice, equal parts raw feeling and elegance, exudes confidence and charm—disarming packed rooms of rowdy concert goers, leaving them silent as they hold fast to every syllable sung. 

Presently residing in the UK, Jalen grew up just outside of Washington D.C., At the age of 11, his father introduced him to the joys of soul music, most notably Motown's robust catalog, which he soaked up like a thirsty sponge, guiding him on the path to become the remarkable artist that he is today. With this inaugural release Jalen delivers mid-tempo magic that will make you feel his Motown roots as opposed to wearing them on his sleeve.

Come Around and Love Me reveals how he creates a classic approach that is rooted in the sounds of revered pioneers, without falling into imitation–leaving no doubt that Jalen will continue to shine within the superlative, timeless musical tradition that is Daptone’s hallmark. 

You can pre-order a copy of Come Around And Love Me directly from Daptone right here. Jalen Ngonda returns to Toronto to play The Horseshoe on September 18th. Advance tickets are $20 and you can get 'em right here. See a complete list of Jalen's upcoming tour dates below. 

Watch Casey Liu's video for the title track followed by a recent performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam shot by an audience member and audio clips of "If You Don't Want My Love" and "Just Like You Used To".