Jorja Smith – 'By Any Means'
Jorja Smith returns with a political new single ‘By Any Means’ – a hard hitting ballad capturing the rising feelings of urgency spreading across the globe.
A wailing cry announces the arrival of ‘By Any Means’, a song that will haunt your daydreams. Here is the gospel truth. To a backdrop of slow-moving beats infused with the bittersweet drama of operatic harmonies, Jorja’s soulful vocals and emotive lyricism resonate deep within your core – “I can see your face, see the light in your eyes. I can see the change, feel the heat of the fire. If you can feel the pain, then you know you’re alive.”
‘By Any Means’ is bold determination, encouragement to stand together and fight. As Jorja explains: "The inspiration behind 'By Any Means' really came from going to the Black Lives Matter protest and leaving thinking, what can I do to keep this conversation going? It’s not just a post on social media, it's life." The track forms part of Roc Nation’s upcoming project ‘Reprise’ – a collection of songs comprising of multiple artists uniting their voices to bring awareness to social injustices. Keeping in line with their mission, a portion of proceeds will go to funding organisations that support victims of police brutality, hate crimes, and other violations of civil rights.
Words by Laura Freyaldenhoven