J Appiah

About J Appiah

London-born soul artist J Appiah makes cinematic, gospel-touched music for reflective minds. Raised in Hackney with Ghanaian roots, his songs move like memory — quiet, grounded, and emotionally rich. His debut album That’s The Thing About Time explores faith, identity, family, and the passing of moments, pairing intimate songwriting with a growing visual world. J has opened for Michael Kiwanuka across the UK and Europe and is a frequent touring vocalist with Gorillaz, bridging the personal and the collaborative with ease. Beyond the music, J is building a deeper space for connection called The Living Room — a small community where he shares stories, demos, reflections, and fragments of the world behind the songs. This is music for the inward journey. Poetic. Honest. Soulful.