Jarekus Singleton

Jarekus Singleton is an American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Refuse To Lose was his first nationally and internationally distributed album. It was released on the Chicago-based independent blues record label Alligator Records on May 6, 2014.[1] England’s Blues & Rhythm called Singleton “a great, new blues talent…young, original, soulful and intense…superb, blistering guitar.”[2] According to Living Blues magazine, “Jarekus Singleton is making some serious blues noise…blending modern-day blues and emotionally intense soul with melodic, hot-toned lead guitar, funk-seasoned rhythms and hip-hop flavored lyrics.”[3] The Washington Post said, “Jarekus Singleton is an exciting new young blues guitarist with melody, hooks, swagger and a strong, original voice. His lyrics are modern, personal, acutely poetic and deeply mature.”[4] USA Today said of Singleton, “Stinging blues guitar and potent, original songs herald the emergence of a major new talent.