Gabriel Jacoby
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| Born | 1998 (age 27–28) Anderson, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Origin | Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
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| Website | gabrieljacoby |
Gabriel Jacoby (born 1998) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer based in Los Angeles. He released his debut EP Gutta Child through Bourne Records / Pulse Records in November 2025 and also co-wrote Shaboozey's "Chrome (Bonus)". He supported Khamari on the To Dry a Tear tour in late 2025 and completed his own U.S. headlining tour in early 2026.
Early life
[edit]Jacoby was born in 1998 in Anderson, South Carolina and is the eldest of seven siblings.[1][2] His family moved to Tampa, Florida when he was nine[3][2] and was raised in neighborhoods around Fletcher Avenue, Temple Terrace, and the Del Rio area of Hillsborough County.[2] Jacoby taught himself to play piano as a child, later adding drums, bass, and guitar.[4] He cites Bob Marley, Nina Simone, Outkast, Lil Wayne, Prince, and James Brown among his influences.[1][5]
Career
[edit]Jacoby began releasing music in 2022 with the single "As You Stand Next to Me", followed by "Reptile" in 2023.[1] He continued issuing singles through 2024, including "Hillside", "Forever", and "Brother and Sister" via Bourne Records / Pulse Records.[6] In 2025, he co-wrote Shaboozey's "Chrome (Bonus)" from the complete edition of Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going.[7]
Jacoby released the single "The One" in September 2025, which Billboard described as a "funky ode to an undeniable love".[8] His debut EP, Gutta Child, was released on November 14, 2025, through Bourne and Pulse Records.[9][10] The eight-track project was produced by Jacoby and incorporates blues, funk, R&B, and dirty south hip hop.[11] The EP includes the track "bootleg", featuring Tampa rapper Tom G.[4][9]
Pitchfork scored the EP 7.3 out of 10, with reviewer Stephen Kearse writing that Jacoby "yokes together backwoods blues, bayou funk, and earthy R&B with Dungeon Family bombast".[11] NPR named Gutta Child among its picks for new albums released on November 14, 2025.[12] Billboard called the title track "an instant contender for one of the year's grooviest R&B songs".[13]
Jacoby supported R&B singer Khamari on the To Dry a Tear tour in late 2025.[9] He completed a U.S. headlining tour in early 2026.[10]
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | EP details |
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| Gutta Child |
Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
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| "As You Stand Next to Me"[14] | 2022 | Non-album single |
| "Reptile"[1] | 2023 | |
| "Hillside"[15] | 2024 | |
| "Forever"[15] | ||
| "Brother and Sister"[2] | ||
| "Need Your Love"[15] | 2025 | |
| "Be Careful"[6] | Gutta Child | |
| "The One"[8] | ||
| "Baby"[4] |
Songwriting credits
[edit]| Year | Title | Artist | Album |
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| 2025 | "Chrome (Bonus)" | Shaboozey | Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going: The Complete Edition[7] |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Dixon, Deaundre (November 17, 2025). "Gabriel Jacoby discusses his life, struggles, maturing and musical influences". Earmilk.
- 1 2 3 4 Roa, Ray (March 12, 2026). "Gabriel Jacoby's one-of-a-kind Southern sound is putting Tampa on the map once again". Creative Loafing.
- ↑ Mitchell, Matt (March 11, 2026). "Gabriel Jacoby: The Best of What's Next". Paste.
- 1 2 3 Robertson, Devin (November 14, 2025). "'There's no rules to it': Gabriel Jacoby on his debut EP 'gutta child'". Newsweek.
- ↑ Tibbits, Ben (November 19, 2025). "Gabriel Jacoby Has Fire In His Stomach". Wonderland.
- 1 2 Mosk, Mitch (December 3, 2025). ""I'm Not the Bootleg Version of Any Artist": Gabriel Jacoby Stakes His Claim with Swagger, Sweat, and Southern Fire on 'gutta child'". Atwood Magazine.
- 1 2 Douyon, Tyra (September 21, 2025). "Gabriel Jacoby keeps the groove alive with funk-infused new single "the one"". Earmilk.
- 1 2 Denis, Kyle (September 22, 2025). "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Gabriel Jacoby, Jay Electronica, Nippa & More". Billboard.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Samuels, Keithan (November 18, 2025). "Gabriel Jacoby Releases Debut EP 'Gutta Child'". Rated R&B.
- 1 2 Wang, Steffanee (March 18, 2026). "The Opener: Gabriel Jacoby is bringing his earthy Southern soul to the world". The Fader.
- 1 2 Kearse, Stephen (December 18, 2025). "Gabriel Jacoby: gutta child EP". Pitchfork.
- ↑ Thompson, Stephen (November 14, 2025). "The best new albums out Nov. 14". NPR.
- ↑ Denis, Kyle (November 17, 2025). "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Gabriel Jacoby, Lola Brooke, Alissia, Wale & More". Billboard.
- ↑ Alfitude (February 27, 2023). "New Music: Gabriel Jacoby". Alfitude.
- 1 2 3 "Gabriel Jacoby". Pulse Records.