Jerub

Jerub
Born
Gideon Ogheneochuko Akpovi[1]

(1998-08-02) 2 August 1998[2]
Nigeria
Occupations
Years active2019–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Labels
  • Jerub Music
  • Elevate Music Ltd.
  • Absolute Label Services
Websitejerubmusic.com

Gideon Ogheneochuko Akpovi (born 2 August 1998), known professionally as Jerub,[a] is an English pop and soul singer and songwriter from Nottingham, signed to Elevate Music Ltd. and Absolute Label Services. He garnered a following from local audiences from live performances early on in his career, and in 2023 experienced breakout success as a performer at several major music festivals. As a solo musician, he has released three extended plays, Feel It (2021), Finding My Feet (2023), and Carry the Load (2024), and one mixtape, The Wonder Years (2025).

Life and career

Early career beginnings and Feel It (1998–2022)

Jerub was born in Nigeria, and moved to Nottingham when he was 10 years old. He learned to sing in a choir at age 11,[4] inspired by the actions of his brother,[5] and learned to play the guitar at age 15. He also played in a band with his brother and a friend.[6] As a 19 year old he first experienced commercial success when a song of his was played on BBC Radio 1.[5] In 2021 Jerub appeared as a finalist on Live Lounge's Introducing Talent competition,[7] and later that year released his debut extended play, Feel It,[8] both of which helped him gain a following from Nottingham residents. Jerub also implemented the use of social media and live performances to gain traction early in his career.[5]

Finding My Feet, Carry the Load, and The Wonder Years (2022–present)

Jerub signed with Elevate Music in 2022,[9] and in 2023 found major mainstream recognition as a performer at the concert for the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla.[10] He subsequently appeared at several more major concerts and festivals, including The Great Escape,[11] Latitude Festival, Live at Leeds, and Dot to Dot Festival.[12] Later that year toured Europe alongside JP Cooper.[13]

On 10 February 2023, Jerub released the single "Cold", with which he announced the upcoming release of his second extended play, Finding My Feet.[7] The second single from the extended play, "Scared to Be Myself", was released on 31 March.[14] The full extended play was released on 26 May,[15] and album track "There Till the End" found success commercially when BBC Radio 1 named it "Track of the Week".[16] With the promotion it received from BBC, "There Till the End" entered the Official Charts Company's UK Singles Downloads Chart and UK Singles Sales Chart at numbers 76 and 82, respectively, becoming Jerub's first chart entry.[17][18]

In September 2023, it was announced that Jerub had signed a worldwide publishing deal with BDi Music.[19] Alongside the announcement, he released "You and I",[20] which would appear as the lead single to his third extended play, Carry the Load.[21] The extended play was released on 5 July 2024.[22] Jerub's first mixtape, The Wonder Years, was released on 7 November 2025,[23] following the release of singles "Deeper",[24] "Let It Go",[25] and "Kumbaya"; the lattermost of which becoming a commercial success, peaking at numbers 50 and 53 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart and UK Singles Sales Chart respectively, while on the UK Christian & Gospel Singles Chart it led for a cumulative ten weeks.[26][27]

Musical style

Jerub's musical style primarily demonstrates the genres of pop and soul,[3] but also contains elements of gospel,[5] indie,[15] pop-punk,[4] and alternative rock.[28] Jerub has named some major influences to be Kirk Franklin, Otis Redding, Ed Sheeran, and Jon Bellion,[7] and believes his Nigerian upbringing has also influenced his style.[29] Jerub has personally described his music as "intense, raw emotion"[5] containing "powerful vocals, anthem choruses, and honest lyrics".[7] Arlo Parks praised his "voice that draws you in".[4]

Discography

Mixtapes

Title Details
The Wonder Years

Extended plays

Title Details
Feel It
  • Released: 2 December 2021[31]
  • Label: Jerub Music
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Finding My Feet
  • Released: 26 May 2023[15]
  • Label: Elevate
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Carry the Load
  • Released: 5 July 2024[32]
  • Label: Elevate
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
C&G
[33]		 UK
Down.
[17]		 UK
Sales
[18]
"Paint Me in Gold" 2019 ——— Non-album singles
"Hold On" ———
"That Place" 2020 ———
"Feel It" 2021 ——— Feel It (EP)
"No Good Alone" ———
"Trade It All" ———
"Cold" 2023 ——— Finding My Feet (EP)
"Scared to Be Myself" ———
"I Came Here for Love" ——— Non-album single
"You and I" ——— Carry the Load (EP)
"What If"
(original or with Aaron Taylor)		 2024 ——— Non-album single
"Gonna Be Okay" ——— Carry the Load (EP)
"Deeper" 2025 ——— The Wonder Years
"Let It Go" ———
"Kumbaya" 15053
"Stay" 2026 ——— Non-album singles
"Forever Right Now" ———
"Alone Tonight"
(with Toby Gad)		 ———
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
UK
Down.
[17]		 UK
Sales
[18]
"There Till the End" 2023 7682 Finding My Feet (EP)

Tours

As headlining act

  • The Wonder Years Tour (2025)[34]

References

  1. ↑ "Jerub". Splendour. Retrieved 10 August 2026.
  2. ↑ Akpovi, Gideon (2 August 2021). "23! Another year under the belt". Retrieved 10 August 2026 – via Facebook.
  3. 1 2 3 "Who is Jerub?". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 Coward, Teddy (11 May 2023). "JERUB: 'I blinked and my performance at the Coronation concert was over'". WhyNow. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Loffreda, Daniela (7 March 2023). "Who is Nottingham singer Jerub performing at King's Coronation Concert". Nottingham Post. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  6. ↑ Bell, John (3 August 2023). "JERUB: "Oh, 500 million people are watching on TV…"". Ticketmaster. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "Introducing #257 - Jerub". When the Horn Blows. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  8. ↑ Cruz, Joseph Gojo (9 August 2021). "5 Questions With Jerub". Equate. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  9. ↑ Atkinson, Thomas. "#IMMusicMondays: 10 Questions With… Jerub". Industry Me. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  10. ↑ Shipton, Owen (8 May 2023). "Jerub: Nottingham singer hails 'incredible' Coronation concert". BBC. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  11. ↑ Barny, Ines (3 May 2024). "JERUB: A Rising Star To Watch". Darkus Magazine. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  12. ↑ "Review: Dot to Dot Festival Nottingham". Left Lion. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  13. 1 2 "Record of the Day - There Till the End". Record of the Day. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  14. ↑ "Jerub Returns With "Scared to Be Myself"". Wonderland. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  15. 1 2 3 Dunlop, Steph (6 July 2023). "Q&A: JERUB Evolves and Explores in Latest EP 'Finding My Feet'". Luna Collective. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  16. ↑ Cummings, Tony (2 April 2026). "Jerub: The chart-topping "Kumbaya" man". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  17. 1 2 3 Peaks on the Official Charts Company UK Singles Downloads Chart:
  18. 1 2 3 Peaks on the Official Charts Company UK Singles Sales Chart:
  19. ↑ Paine, Andre (18 September 2023). "BDi Music signs rising artist and songwriter Jerub". Music Week. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  20. ↑ "BDi Music signs JERUB to worldwide deal". Independent Music Insider. 18 September 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  21. ↑ Odutola, Tayo (8 June 2024). "JERUB- 'Carry The Load' [Album review]". Bound. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  22. ↑ Stone, Alex (5 June 2024). "JERUB drops new 'Carry The Load' EP". Plastic Magazine. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  23. ↑ Tyler, Liam (7 November 2025). "JERUB Celebrates Life's Messy Beauty On 'The Wonder Years'". Oculate. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  24. ↑ Baker, Lizzie (16 April 2025). "Madonna-approved rising soulful pop star JERUB shares powerful new song Deeper". Contact Music. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  25. ↑ Forrest, Jo (20 June 2025). "JERUB releases uplifting new single 'Let It Go'". Total Entertainment. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  26. ↑ "JERUB Enjoys Another Week at No. 1 with Kumbaya". UK Christian Charts. AStepFWD. 24 April 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  27. ↑ "Nottingham's Jerub makes history with first-ever UK Christian and Gospel Number 1". Music-News. 6 March 2026. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  28. ↑ "Nottingham singer Jerub lands historic first Number 1 on the brand-new Official UK Christian and Gospel Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. 6 March 2026. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  29. ↑ Shukri, Alex. "A Conversation With Jerub". Square One Magazine. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  30. ↑ Mosk, Mitch (29 December 2025). ""Maybe These Are the Wonder Year": JERUB Embraces Presence, Uncertainty, & Becoming on His Spirited, Soul-Searching Mixtape". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  31. ↑ "WPGM Commentary: JERUB Is Processing Pain And Hurt On His Debut EP 'Feel It'". WPGM. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  32. ↑ Cockrell, Gemma (22 July 2024). "Jerub carries the load, track by track". The Rodeo Magazine. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  33. ↑ "Official UK Christian & Gospel Singles Chart on 06/03/2026". Official Charts Company. 6 March 2026. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
  34. ↑ "Fresh from The Great Escape, rising star announces biggest ever headline tour". Babystep Magazine. 20 June 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
  35. ↑ "Victor Ray announces special guest JERUB for debut Australian tour kicking off next week". Frontier Touring. 25 March 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
Notes
  1. ↑ Stylised in all caps
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