Juls leads charts and starts new radio show on UK National radio

Ghanaian-UK producer and DJ, Juls is ending 2020 on a sweet note. After the release of his highlife single with rising Ghanaian stars, Twitch 4eva and Quamina P ‘Mmayewa”, he has gone on to display his black star quality on Afrobeats sensation Wizkid’s new album. On Made in Lagos, Juls is the producer of the single, ‘True Love’ featuring Tay Iwar and Projexx. The single which many have called a classic has already racked over 1million plays since its release in early November. Juls infused his signature highlife production on this single, blending Ghana and Nigeria in an instrumental that Pitchfork described as “Lush”. 

Following the release, Juls made a culture shaking announcement. The DJ joined UK National radio as a presenter. Juls joined Kiss FM earlier this week presenting and DJing his own show. This will be Kiss FM’s first Afrobeats and African focused radio show. Juls’ show is also one of a handful of African music shows in the UK. This is a huge step note only for the DJ, but also for African music on a global scene. Juls’ show will air every Tuesday at 9pm GMT on Kiss FM, where he will showcase music from across the African continent. Listeners from around the world can listen to the show via Kiss FM’s app here.

Speaking on his recent feats, Juls states: “I’m very excited to be part of such culture-shifting projects. Wizkid’s project is a classic. To have the honour to present and dj my own show on Kiss FM is big deal. Our music has come a long way and the U.K. has been pushing it to greater heights. I’m excited to show the rest of the world the amazing music Africa has to offer.”

About Juls

Julian Nicco-Annan, better known by his stage name Juls, is a British-Ghanaian record producer, disc jockey, and musician, and considered one of the pioneering producers of African music in the diaspora, particularly in Afrobeats circles.

Juls was born in Hackney, East London and had his education in London, eventually acquiring a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Finance from the University of Surrey in England, and developed his music talent there.  He is best known for the production of songs like ”Bankulize” and “Skin Tight” by Mr Eazi which accrued over two million views on YouTube; “Feel Alright” by Show Dem Camp,” Rudebwoi Love” by Stonebwoy and ”Gwarn” by Burna Boy. His self-produced EP’s and Albums include Colors EP, Happy Place, Ojekoo He has collaborated with labels like BBnz Live, Toko Beatz, Stereofly Records, Cosmic Harmony, and Lost Ones and worked on A&R for Mr.Eazi’s record-breaking Life is Eazi album.

Juls has since performed at major events worldwide such as SXSW in both 2017 and 2018, Encore Festival, The Ends Festival and TIDAL x Diaspora Calling with Lauryn Hill. Juls won Producer of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards UK and AFRIMA Awards in 2017. He also was nominated for Best African Act at the Music of Black Origin Awards that year.