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Joy Crookes’ ‘Somebody To You’ asks what happens when reliance runs both ways
Joy Crookes’ 2025 single questioned mutual dependence in a close relationship, while Sam Fender added backing vocals during a Studio 13 session between friends.
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Joy Elizabeth Akther Crookes, born on 9 October 1998, is a British singer-songwriter. She has released three extended plays since 2017. Her music includes themes related to relationships, self-reliance, her cultural background, South London roots, and her identity. Crookes was nominated for the Rising Star Award at the 2020 Brit Awards. Her debut studio album, Skin, was released in October 2021 and reached the top five in the UK.
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READ MORE ABOUT JOY CROOKESREAD MORE ABOUT JOY CROOKESREAD MORE ABOUT JOY CROOKESREAD MORE ABOUT JOY CROOKESREAD MORE ABOUT JOY CROOKESREAD MORE ABOUT JOY CROOKESJoy Crookes’ 2025 single questioned mutual dependence in a close relationship, while Sam Fender added backing vocals during a Studio 13 session between friends.
The new single arrives with a Chicago-shot video filmed while Crookes supported Lewis Capaldi in the US.
Simon Green’s new Bonobo album brings together Arooj Aftab, Joy Crookes, Nilüfer Yanya, Ichiko Aoba and further collaborators.
The first live tour since 2022's 'Fragments' runs through February and March 2027, with London's Alexandra Palace on 26th February.
The 2021 'Skin' single gets a second part, with Lenae adding a new verse.
Her latest album 'Juniper' will be performed live for the first time.
Her UK headline tour kicks off in November 2025.
Four years after 'Skin', Joy Crookes is back with a record shaped by grief, growth and the fruits of her labia.
There's also a run of 10 in-store shows and signings across six dates in September.
Joy Crookes releases Bangladesh-filmed video for 'Perfect Crime', featuring her riding atop a train through diverse landscapes.
Joy Crookes unveils Western-inspired single 'Perfect Crime' and announces extensive European tour in support of upcoming album 'Juniper'.
Joy Crookes collaborates with rapper Kano on 'Mathematics', a new single exploring love and relationships, premiered on BBC Radio 1.
The artists will perform intimate shows across the UK for BRITs Week 2025, benefiting War Child charity.
Joy Crookes returns after three years with a bass-heavy collaboration featuring Vince Staples, addressing personal drama through confrontational lyrics.
Her 2022 LP, ‘SPECIAL’, is available via Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic Records.
Taken from last year's debut album 'Skin', you can check out the clip now.
It's the final taster of her debut album 'Skin', set to arrive this Friday (15th October).
It's taken from her debut album 'Skin' - which is set to drop next Friday, 15th October.
It's the latest offering from her debut album, 'Skin'.
Every Joy Crookes tour with five or more confirmed dates, with full setlist data and most-played songs.
