Jacqui’s ‘fries, bb’ Blends Bold Vibes and Velvety Vocals for an Irresistible R&B Win

Jacqui dropped her electrifying new single ‘fries, bb’ via Beeline Records last Friday, April 11, 2025, cementing her rise as a neo-soul sensation. Hailing from South Korea and raised in China before moving to the U.S. as a teen and has since spent most of her time in South Korea , Jacqui weaves her multicultural roots into a sound that’s both soulful and boundary-pushing. Since her 2022 debut EP Birthday, she’s racked up over 500,000 Spotify streams, toured Australia, and graced stages at SXSW Sydney, Bangkok Music City, and opened for slchld. Her music has lit up screens too, with ‘White Clouds’ featured in Netflix’s My Holo Love and ‘Sagwa’ in Amazon Prime’s BUTTERFLY. This summer, she’s set to captivate crowds at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton on May 15 and 16 and Focus Wales on May 10. Drawing from neo-soul icons like Erykah Badu and echoing the innovative vibes of FKA Twigs and Mahalia, Jacqui’s genre-blending artistry is redefining R&B.

‘fries, bb’ is a sultry, playful track that fuses clever lyricism with lush, R&B-drenched production. Jacqui’s smooth, soulful voice glides effortlessly between playful flirtation and fearless conviction, weaving through warped, pulsating instrumentals that brim with purpose. The track’s polished yet deeply emotive groove nails the fleeting thrill of a late-night crush, striking a chord that’s both universally relatable and thrillingly original.

“‘fries, bb’ takes place in a late-night burger shop, ordering things when I am not even hungry, just because I want to spend more time with this person next to me,” Jacqui shares. “Still, no moves are made and then it’s me saying ‘just so you know, I am into you.’ I focused on creating a straight-forward and aggressive (in a cute way!) sound that penetrates the whole song which matches with the message I am carrying in this song. So that is why you will hear different types of distortion on my voice and the instruments.” With ‘fries, bb’, Jacqui invites listeners into her world of bold vulnerability and sonic adventure.

Jacqui Upcoming Tour Dates:

15th May: TGE (Korea Spotlight)