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Jake Exavier Serves Smooth, Soulful Assurance on ‘Just What U Like’
Jake Exavier’s latest release, ‘Just What U Like’, is a refined R&B slow-burner that speaks to both heart and heritage. With each line and note, the Louisiana native shows off the hallmarks of a true storyteller—honest, intimate, and self-aware. The track opens with a warm, head-nodding groove and builds into a confident, vocal-forward performance that feels like a whispered confession wrapped in velvet. It’s Exavier at his most magnetic, effortlessly layering sensuality with sincerity.
What stands out most in ‘Just What U Like’ is how easily it moves between eras. Produced by Rochad Holiday and recorded by Curtis “Sauce” Wilson—two-thirds of the revered ‘90s group Somethin’ for the People—the track weaves in nostalgic harmonies and lush chord progressions reminiscent of golden-era R&B. Yet nothing feels dated. Instead, the single pulses with a modern energy that places it comfortably among today’s top-tier R&B releases.
Lyrically, Exavier goes straight for the emotional jugular. “Got what you want and just what you need,” he croons, sounding less like he’s trying to persuade someone, and more like he’s letting them in on a truth they already know. It’s a clever lyrical balance—intimate without being invasive, seductive without being flashy. The result is a slow jam that invites the listener in with subtle charm and keeps them there with undeniable groove.
What’s more, ‘Just What U Like’ continues to prove Jake Exavier’s ability to push the genre forward while respecting the path that came before him. His vocal phrasing, songwriting sensibility, and ear for melodic flow are sharper than ever. There’s a maturity in this track that signals his evolution—not just as a singer, but as a curator of mood and meaning.
With ‘Just What U Like’, Jake Exavier positions himself as not only one of the more compelling voices in modern R&B, but one of the most intentional. This isn’t just a vibe—it’s vision. And if this single is any indication of what’s next, listeners are in for something truly special.
There’s something hypnotic about the way Kilder captures motion in his music. With “Dusk Till Dawn,” the Amsterdam-based producer leans into his genre-fluid sensibilities to deliver a track that’s as emotional as it is danceable. It’s the kind of single that transports you instantly — from fluorescent office lighting to the glow of a neon-lit street, from the mundane to the magical.
Sonically, “Dusk Till Dawn” is a lush blend of house, techno, and UK garage – but Kilder doesn’t just mix genres, he moulds them into something uniquely his. Every kick feels purposeful, every synth line like it has its own emotional arc. There’s a warmth to the track that wraps around you, even as the beat pushes forward with that late-night urgency.
The music video adds a deeply human layer to the experience. Following the journey of a man shedding his daytime persona, it’s a powerful metaphor for reclaiming selfhood in a world that often asks us to suppress it. The visuals move seamlessly from drab routines to liberating nightlife, echoing the sonic transformation that happens across the track’s runtime.
Kilder is no stranger to acclaim, and “Dusk Till Dawn” feels like another chapter in what’s becoming a very exciting story. His previous collaborators and co-signs – from Issey Cross to BBC Radio 1 – suggest an artist with both underground credibility and mainstream reach. The Spotify playlist placements and syncs with Apple only reinforce that he’s being heard in all the right places.
What’s most exciting is the promise of what’s to come. With an EP due in July and a growing catalogue of boundary-pushing tracks, Kilder is shaping a space where emotion, rhythm, and storytelling collide. “Dusk Till Dawn” isn’t just a single – it’s a statement of intent, and one that positions Kilder as one of the most compelling names in electronic music right now.
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