Jake Isaac
A timeless soul voice, a hip-hop-inspired groove and a love song with real staying power. Jake Isaac is back with ‘Only Yours’, offering a soulful taste of his forthcoming album CRY.DANCE.LOVE.
Some artists sing about love. Others make you feel every word. South London singer-songwriter Jake Isaac belongs firmly in the latter camp, and his new single, ‘Only Yours’, is a beautiful reminder of what happens when a phenomenal voice meets genuine emotional honesty.
Released ahead of his forthcoming album CRY.DANCE.LOVE., due on 19 February 2027, ‘Only Yours’ takes a refreshingly mature approach to romance. This isn't another song about the dizzy rush of a new crush or the fleeting excitement of falling for someone. Instead, Isaac explores love that has stood the test of time: devoted, hard-earned and built on the kind of commitment that means something when life gets complicated.
His rich, expressive baritone sits at the centre of the track, delivering its emotional weight with warmth and conviction. There's a contemporary edge to the production, too, with a hip-hop-inspired rhythm adding an unexpected twist to the timeless soul foundations. The result feels both familiar and fresh, balancing classic influences with a modern sensibility.
It's the sort of track that rewards a proper listen. Beneath the groove lies a message about trust, connection and the enduring power of love, delivered without unnecessary theatrics. Isaac understands that sometimes the most powerful musical moments come from keeping things honest.
For CRY.DANCE.LOVE., Isaac has returned to the gospel and soul roots that have always shaped his music, digging deeper into the spirituality and introspection that first inspired him to write songs. Following his 2024 album BENJAMIN, this new chapter draws on the reflective songwriting of Paul Simon and Bill Withers, alongside the gospel-driven energy of The Temptations and James Brown.
That's an impressive musical family tree, but Isaac isn't interested in simply recreating the past. His approach brings those influences into conversation with contemporary life, exploring personal emotions and the wider state of society in 2026. The result promises an album built around the full spectrum of human feeling, with pure soul, happiness and hope running through its heart.
The album's title reflects that ambition. Isaac wants listeners to reconnect with their emotions, giving themselves permission to feel rather than pushing everything aside. It's a simple idea, but one that feels increasingly relevant in a world that rarely gives anyone much time to stop, reflect and work out what's really going on inside.
‘Only Yours’ captures that philosophy beautifully. As Isaac himself explains, the song is for people who have lost hope in love as well as those who have found it. It's an inclusive sentiment that gives the track its emotional reach, making it as much about rediscovering faith in connection as it is about celebrating a relationship that has endured.
One of the most exciting aspects of CRY.DANCE.LOVE. is the breadth of its musical palette. Isaac has written and produced the album himself, handling most of the instrumentation, with contributions from guitarist Aylwin Steel, bassist Charlie Thornton, horn arranger Kat Deal and a chamber orchestra from Budapest.
The ten-track collection moves between radio-friendly dance-pop, deeply affecting ballads and more intimate arrangements. ‘Only Yours’ joins the previously released ‘A Summer Long Ago’ and ‘When the World’s on Fire’, featuring Aaron Childs, in building anticipation for the full album.
That range suggests an artist comfortable exploring different musical directions while keeping his songwriting and voice at the centre of everything. It's a compelling prospect for anyone who appreciates soul music with both emotional depth and contemporary character.
Isaac has already demonstrated his ability to connect with an audience in an intimate setting, recently performing a sold-out show at London's St Pancras Old Church. With CRY.DANCE.LOVE. still to come, this new single offers another reason to pay attention to an artist continuing to develop his sound without losing sight of what matters.
‘Only Yours’ is a warm, heartfelt slice of contemporary soul that puts genuine feeling ahead of empty romantic gestures. With its irresistible blend of classic soul sensibility, modern rhythm and Isaac's outstanding baritone, it's an encouraging preview of an album that promises to celebrate the messy, beautiful business of being human.
CRY.DANCE.LOVE. arrives on 19 February 2027. If ‘Only Yours’ is any indication, Jake Isaac is preparing to deliver something with plenty of heart.
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