Jalen Ngonda – Doctrine of Love

Description

Since the release of his critically acclaimed debut full length, 2023s Come Around and Love Me, Jalenscareer has undergone a meteoric rise. The track If You Dont Want My Love went viral, garnering 253million streams to date. Jalen has appeared on a number of major television programmes, includingThe Graham Norton Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Later with Jools Holland. He openedfor Thee Sacred Souls on their national US tour, and has sold out countless club dates across the globeas a headliner. Now, in 2026, with the embers of his debut still burning brightly, Jalen prepares to release
his eagerly awaited sophomore album, Doctrine of Love.

The hard work and relentless touring behind his debut have fortified his craft. His message: The doctrineof love holds that every thought and action should be guided first by compassion for others, becauselove is the highest measure of human worth. The tracks on the forthcoming album are born from thiscreed. With his deep knowledge and love of classic soul, Jalen delivers authenticity in abundance.Doctrine of Love blends pop sensibility and soulful melodies with raw grit and groove, expanding on theorchestral arrangements of Come Around and Love Me with flourishes of horns and gospel-kissed
backing vocals, creating a highly stylish example of modern soul artistry.

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