It’s about a character that finds it easier to be complicit or performative in fear of actually speaking up about how they feel. And it was in light of the Black Lives Matter protests last year and the movement. I didn’t have any answers, so I kind of just wanted to write a song that gave a little bit of the sign of the times, and also one that held myself accountable. Because I think we were all guilty of being complacent and performative because of fear, and the fear of cancel culture. ‘Feet Don’t Fail Me Now’ is a song I wrote in light of the political events of last year. It’s w… read more
It’s about a character that finds it easier to be complicit or performative in fear of actually speaking up about how they feel. And it was in light … read more
It’s about a character that finds it easier to be complicit or performative in fear of actually speaking up about how they feel. And it was in light of the Black Lives Matter protests la… read more
Joy Elizabeth Akther Crookes is a British Neo Soul singer-songwritter of Bangladeshi-Irish heritage. She was born in Lambeth, South London and grew up in the area of Elephant and Castle. Crookes has cited Black Uhuru, Marvin Gaye, The Pogues, Sinead O'Connor, Kendrick Lamar, Gregory Isaacs and Kate Nash as her influences.
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Joy Elizabeth Akther Crookes is a British Neo Soul singer-songwritter of Bangladeshi-Irish heritage. She was born in Lambeth, South London and grew up in the area of Elephant and Castle. C… read more
Joy Elizabeth Akther Crookes is a British Neo Soul singer-songwritter of Bangladeshi-Irish heritage. She was born in Lambeth, South London and grew up in the area of Elephant and Castle. Crookes has cited Black Uhuru, Marvin Gaye, The… read more