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Accomplished French multi-instrumentalist, singer and producer FKJ returns with his new single “Soulmates” alongside the announcement of his forthcoming third studio album, ‘Tyber’, due for release this September. Fans can stream the new single HERE and pre-save the album HERE.
Warm, immersive and rhythmically fluid, “Soulmates” showcases FKJ’s instinctive approach to composition while offering a natural entry point into the wider world of ‘Tyber’. Rooted in both technical musicianship and emotional immediacy, it captures the balance that defines his work, while carrying a euphoric, midsummer glow anchored by a central guitar motif reminiscent of Carlos Santana. Despite its title, the track extends beyond a conventional love song, unfolding with deeper intent and meaning as FKJ explains.
“Soulmates” arrives the first glimpse into ‘Tyber’ — FKJ’s most expansive and uninhibited project to date, capturing a period of personal and creative transformation following his acclaimed album, ‘V I N C E N T’. Written and recorded across London, Los Angeles, Paris, Brazil, the Philippines and Mexico, the album reflects years of movement, solitude, collaboration and renewal, with each location subtly shaping its sonic identity. Across ‘Tyber’, groove-driven compositions sit alongside jazz-led instrumentals, sample-heavy explorations and direct songwriting moments, moving seamlessly through funk, alt-pop, R&B and psychedelic textures to form a cohesive yet expansive portrait of an artist documenting his evolution in real time. The forthcoming album also features an expansive list of collaborators including Lucy Park, Baby Rose, Bas, Eryn Allen Kane and Labrinth, further expanding its rich and globally influenced sonic world.
FKJ is no stranger to Asia, having built a strong following across the region through a series of acclaimed live performances. He made his Southeast Asia debut in 2016 with an intimate DJ and live performance in Bangkok, followed by a 2017 Asia tour across multiple cities including Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore as part of his broader breakout run in the region. In 2023, he returned for a major Asia tour with stops in Jakarta, Bali, Taipei, Bangkok, Hong Kong (Clockenflap), Manila (Wanderland), Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore, including several notable sold-out dates that further cemented his status as a consistent draw across the continent.
Over the course of his career, FKJ has earned widespread acclaim for redefining the boundaries of contemporary French electronic music. Often recognised as a pioneer of the New French House movement, he has developed a signature style built around live instrumentation, improvisation, looping and richly layered production. His French heritage remains a defining thread throughout his work, even as his music continues to absorb inspiration from cultures and communities around the world. Beyond the studio, FKJ has cultivated a devoted international following, with over 4.6 million fans across platforms, more than 4 billion global streams, and 2.5 million YouTube subscribers, cementing his reputation for the immersive visual and musical experience of his live performances. An artist whose work exists between timeless musicianship and experimentation, FKJ has built a singular musical world that blurs the worlds of jazz, soul, classical, hip-hop, funk, rock and electronic influences. As a result, his music continues to connect with a global audience drawn to both its technical intricacy and intimate atmosphere.
With “Soulmates”, ‘Tyber’, and a major international tour on the way, FKJ enters this next era with renewed clarity and a vision to push his sound forward while remaining grounded in the instinctive musicality that has defined his career from the beginning.
‘Tyber’ Tracklisting:
1. Journey
2. Clear
3. How Much Does It Take To Shift It All
4. Burst
5. Leaving
6. Changes Rising
7. Heavy Heart
8. I Want U
9. Soulmates
10. Open
11. Little Little Voice
12. In Heaven
