Jack Steadman (born 1989 or 1990),[4] also known by the name of his solo project Mr Jukes (sometimes stylised as mr jukes), is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer best known as the vocalist and primary songwriter of the indie rock band Bombay Bicycle Club since its formation in 2005.
Bombay Bicycle Club announced a hiatus in January 2016 as the band members had decided to pursue their own individual projects.
[6] In Shanghai, Steadman boarded a cargo ship and set up a studio in his cabin and began writing his solo album.
[10] Steadman drew inspiration from jazz, soul and funk to write the album, which features several collaborations,[11] including with Lianne La Havas, Charles Bradley, De La Soul, Horace Andy, Lalah Hathaway, BJ the Chicago Kid.
[12] The record features two guest artists - Lex Amor on the sixth track "Autumn Leaves" and Kofi Stone on the eighth, titled "Check The Pulse".