Jarekus Singleton

Jarekus Singleton
At the 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee
At the 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee
Background information
Birth nameJarekus Singleton
Born (1984-07-11) July 11, 1984 (age 40)
Clinton, Mississippi, United States
GenresBlues, R&B, rock
Occupation(s)Guitarist, singer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1993–present
LabelsAlligator Records
Websitewww.jarekus.com

Jarekus Singleton (born July 11, 1984, in Clinton, Mississippi, United States) is an American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Refuse To Lose was his first nationally and internationally distributed album. It was released on the Chicago-based independent blues record label Alligator Records on May 6, 2014.[1] England's Blues & Rhythm called Singleton "a great, new blues talent...young, original, soulful and intense...superb, blistering guitar."[2] According to Living Blues magazine, "Jarekus Singleton is making some serious blues noise...blending modern-day blues and emotionally intense soul with melodic, hot-toned lead guitar, funk-seasoned rhythms and hip-hop flavored lyrics."[3] The Washington Post said, "Jarekus Singleton is an exciting new young blues guitarist with melody, hooks, swagger and a strong, original voice. His lyrics are modern, personal, acutely poetic and deeply mature."[4] USA Today said of Singleton, "Stinging blues guitar and potent, original songs herald the emergence of a major new talent."[5]

  1. ^ Alligator Records Press Release: Jarekus Singleton's Alligator Debut Refuse To Lose May 6. alligator.com. Retrieved May 14, 2014
  2. ^ Stephenson, Mike. "The Blues Today: Jarekus Singleton," Blues & Rhythm, April 2014, Issue 288, page 16
  3. ^ Hassel, Leslie. "Breaking Out: Jarekus Singleton". Living Blues, Scan of Breaking Out Archived May 15, 2014, at the Wayback Machine April 2014. Issue 225, Vol 44 #3, page 8
  4. ^ Guarino, Marc. "Young Bluesmen Take Up The Torch For A Musical Tradition" Washington Post. June 13, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2014
  5. ^ Shriver, Jerry. "Playlist: What's Jerry Shriver listening to?" USA Today. June 10, 2014. Retrieved June 27, 2014