J.P. Bimeni

Burundian-born JP Bimeni has a voice that recalls Otis Redding in his prime whilst resonating with the soul of Africa.
JP Bimeni has released two albums containing classic 60s-sounding, Motown and Stax-inspired grooves along with funk jams, deep southern soul and heart-felt ballads.
He moved to London in 2001 and here he embraced the myriad musical possibilities London offers: jam sessions with Roots Manuva’s band, open mic nights with Shingai Shoniwa from Noisettes, and an encounter with a teenage Adele.
The debut JP Bimeni album 'Free Me' was awarded BBC 6 Music Album of the Year by DJ Craig Charles in 2018. His second album, 'Give Me Hope' , was recorded with TheBlack Belts and released on Lovemonk in 2022.
The latest JP Bimenirelease is a collaboration with multi-platinum artist moby. The video for their single 'Should Sleep' is below.