Jaz Karis needs no introduction. A key player in the UK’s flourishing music scene, her widely-lauded COLORS performance of “Petty Lover” instantly established her as one of the most exciting emerging artists that year. It’s been an upward trajectory since – 220M+ global streams, touring with the likes of RAYE, Tom Misch and Stonebwoy, and deservedly a sold-out headline tour of her own in 2025 across the UK, EU, and US. In 2020 she shocked her fans and music lovers alike, revealed as the lead vocal on award-winning producer Juls’ hit-track “Soweto Blues” – a moment that saw her step out of her comfort zone and into the world of Afrobeats and Soulful House. Jaz’s acclaimed debut album ‘SAFE FLIGHT’, released in September 2024, finds an accomplished, assured artist reflecting on where she’s been and ready to step up to the next level. At once soulful, vibey and poignant, this is an album about embracing possibility, admitting mistakes, and trusting the process.
London-based songstress Jaz Karis releases “Too Soon,” her first new single of the year, today. On the sultry track, Jaz sings, “I’m sorry that I met you too soon / Honey I’m sorry that there’s not enough room / Sorry I won’t ever get to say that ‘I do’ / I’ve been misty eyed since I’ve been falling for you.”
“‘Too Soon’ embodies the phrase ‘right person, wrong timing,’” Jaz says. “I came to the studio straight from the airport, knowing that it was most probably one of the last times I’d see the person & even though I knew it was coming, I was still at quite a loss. I think it’s been one of the easiest songs I’ve written, as it felt like I was just venting. We wanted not to overproduce the song so it didn’t take away from the emotions that ran through each line – so an acoustic guitar and strings were the perfect accompaniment to my feelings.”
Jaz released her debut album, SAFE FLIGHT, in September 2024 to much critical acclaim, amassing 27M streams globally. Following two sold-out shows in LA and London, Jaz commenced her Safe Flight Tour in five more cities around the world this past February (Paris, Manchester, Birmingham, Amsterdam, and NYC), selling out each stop.
Jaz was nominated as Best R&B/Soul Artist at the 2025 and 2024 MOBO Awards and was named one of Tidal’s Artists to Watch 2025.
