How to Learn Singing Like Jorja Smith ft. Stormzy

Jorja Smith is a British singer who has risen to fame with her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Her collaboration with Stormzy, "Let Me Down," showcases her range and emotional depth. If you want to learn how to sing like Jorja Smith, there are several things you can do. Here are some practical tips and Singing Carrots resources to help you get started.

Analyze Your Voice

Start by analyzing your voice and figuring out what your vocal range is. Take Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test to determine your range and compare it to Jorja Smith's. This will give you an idea of what songs are within your range.

Breathing and Warm-Up

Breathing is important in singing, so make sure to practice breathing exercises. Singing Carrots' Breathing Basics article and the Farinelli Breathing video demonstrate useful breathing techniques.

Warm up before you sing to prevent vocal strain. Singing Carrots' 3 Minute Warm-Up, Humming video, and Beggars Bounce video are great resources for warming up your voice.

Chest Voice and Voice Registers

Jorja Smith is known for her unique chest voice and use of different voice registers. Singing Carrots' videos "Chest Voice Explained," "Singing Comfort Zone," "Mixed Voice," and "Voice Break" describe these different voice registers, and how to train them.

Open Mouth and Throat

Jorja Smith's singing style is characterized by an open mouth and throat. Singing Carrots' "Open Mouth and Throat," "Avoiding Constrictions," and "Resonance in Singing" articles can help you understand how to achieve this.

Singing with Emotion and Control

Jorja Smith puts a lot of emotion into her performances. Singing Carrots' "Singing with Intuition, Skills, Emotion, and Thinking," "Performing on Stage," and "How to Overcome Stage Fright" articles along with the Relaxing Breath video are great resources to help you tap into your emotions and perform with confidence.

Use of Vibrato

Jorja Smith uses vibrato to add texture and emotion to her singing. Check out Singing Carrots' "Singing with Vibrato" article and the Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce videos for more information on how to use vibrato.

Practice with Songs

Listen to Jorja Smith's music and try to sing along. Her songs "Don't Watch Me Cry" and "Blue Lights" showcase her unique vocals. Use Singing Carrots' Song Search tool to find songs that match your vocal range and genre preference.

Vocal Health

Finally, take care of your voice. Singing Carrots' "Vocal Health" article and "How Posture Affects Your Singing" article can help you keep your voice healthy.

Learning how to sing like Jorja Smith takes time and practice. Keep these tips in mind and use the Singing Carrots resources to help you achieve your singing goals.