Garage pioneer MJ Cole will celebrate 25 years of his Mercury Prize nominated album ‘Sincere' with a UK tour in December.
Following his incredible sold-out headline show at London’s Jazz Cafe recently, the new live tour dates will revisit tracks from his brilliant and varied catalogue, re-imagined with past, present and brand-new collaborators. Fans can expect some very special guest appearances and surprises along the way yet to be announced.
Originally released in 2000 under the iconic Talkin’ Loud label, MJ Cole’s ground-breaking album – and its unforgettable singles ‘Sincere' and ‘Crazy Love' – did more than define the sound of an era; it became the pulse of a generation. With shimmering melodies and soulful rhythms, these tracks captured the essence of UK Garage at its finest, setting dancefloors alight and weaving their way into the DNA of club culture. Alongside legends like Wookie, Tuff Jam and Dreem Teem, MJ Cole carved out a legacy that reverberates far beyond its Origin.
Cole has established himself both as one of the most consistent producers in Britain and a mastermind for bringing through new talent. He's produced tracks across the spectrum for artists like Dizzee Rascal,Katy B, Becky Hill and Stormzy. He co-wrote and produced ‘Nobody But You' for Mary J Blige, alongside Sam Smith and Jimmy Napes.
As a remixer he's worked with some of the biggest names in music including Amy Winehouse, Mariah Caray, Alicia Keys and Jorja Smith. In more recent years, he’s DJed alongside new-gen UKG faves such as Sammy Virji, been invited by Jamie XX to play at his MOT residency andbeen a regular in the studio with Eliza Rose who he collaborated on “Business As Usual” with last year.
Throughout 2025, there will be new music, reworks, performances and much much more to come.
The full UK dates are:
Wednesday 04 December Bristol SWX
Thursday 04 December Birmingham O2 Institute
Friday 05 December Leeds Project House
Saturday 06 December Manchester Albert Hall
Thursday 11 December London KOKO
Tickets for the new tour go on sale Friday 4th April at 10am and will be available from www.gigsandtours.com / www.ticketmaster.co.uk.
