Jacob Banks (July 24, 1991) is a Nigerian-born English singer-songwriter from
Birmingham who seamlessly combines elements from hip-hop, R&B, and reggae to
produce a slick melange of urban-inspired sounds. Even though his passion for
performing was always evident, it wasn’t until a friend passed away that he
fully devoted himself to music. After winning the 2012 MOBO UnSung regional
competition in 2012, Jacob Banks released his first EP The Monologue (2013),
which was picked up by several specialized media outlets, and accompanied
Scottish singer Emeli Sande on her UK tour. In the...