Gabriel Jacoby

Gabriel Jacoby
Born1998 (age 27–28)
Anderson, South Carolina, U.S.
OriginTampa, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • multi-instrumentalist
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • bass
  • drums
Years active2022–present
Labels
  • Bourne
  • Pulse
Websitegabrieljacoby.com

Gabriel Jacoby (born 1998) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer based in Los Angeles. He released his debut EP Gutta Child through Bourne Records / Pulse Records in November 2025 and also co-wrote Shaboozey's "Chrome (Bonus)". He supported Khamari on the To Dry a Tear tour in late 2025 and completed his own U.S. headlining tour in early 2026.

Early life

Jacoby was born in 1998 in Anderson, South Carolina and is the eldest of seven siblings. His family moved to Tampa, Florida when he was nine and was raised in neighborhoods around Fletcher Avenue, Temple Terrace, and the Del Rio area of Hillsborough County. Jacoby taught himself to play piano as a child, later adding drums, bass, and guitar. He cites Bob Marley, Nina Simone, Outkast, Lil Wayne, Prince, and James Brown among his influences.

Career

Jacoby began releasing music in 2022 with the single "As You Stand Next to Me", followed by "Reptile" in 2023. He continued issuing singles through 2024, including "Hillside", "Forever", and "Brother and Sister" via Bourne Records / Pulse Records. In 2025, he co-wrote Shaboozey's "Chrome (Bonus)" from the complete edition of Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going.

Jacoby released the single "The One" in September 2025, which Billboard described as a "funky ode to an undeniable love". His debut EP, Gutta Child, was released on November 14, 2025, through Bourne and Pulse Records. The eight-track project was produced by Jacoby and incorporates blues, funk, R&B, and dirty south hip hop. The EP includes the track "bootleg", featuring Tampa rapper Tom G.

Pitchfork scored the EP 7.3 out of 10, with reviewer Stephen Kearse writing that Jacoby "yokes together backwoods blues, bayou funk, and earthy R&B with Dungeon Family bombast". NPR named Gutta Child among its picks for new albums released on November 14, 2025. Billboard called the title track "an instant contender for one of the year's grooviest R&B songs".

Jacoby supported R&B singer Khamari on the To Dry a Tear tour in late 2025. He completed a U.S. headlining tour in early 2026.

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title EP details
Gutta Child
  • Released: November 14, 2025
  • Label: Bourne / Pulse
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

List of singles
Title Year Album
"As You Stand Next to Me" 2022 Non-album single
"Reptile" 2023
"Hillside" 2024
"Forever"
"Brother and Sister"
"Need Your Love" 2025
"Be Careful" Gutta Child
"The One"
"Baby"

Songwriting credits

List of songwriting credits
Year Title Artist Album
2025 "Chrome (Bonus)" Shaboozey Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going: The Complete Edition

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Dixon, Deaundre (November 17, 2025). "Gabriel Jacoby discusses his life, struggles, maturing and musical influences". Earmilk.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Roa, Ray (March 12, 2026). "Gabriel Jacoby's one-of-a-kind Southern sound is putting Tampa on the map once again". Creative Loafing.
  3. ↑ Mitchell, Matt (March 11, 2026). "Gabriel Jacoby: The Best of What's Next". Paste.
  4. 1 2 3 Robertson, Devin (November 14, 2025). "'There's no rules to it': Gabriel Jacoby on his debut EP 'gutta child'". Newsweek.
  5. ↑ Tibbits, Ben (November 19, 2025). "Gabriel Jacoby Has Fire In His Stomach". Wonderland.
  6. 1 2 Mosk, Mitch (December 3, 2025). ""I'm Not the Bootleg Version of Any Artist": Gabriel Jacoby Stakes His Claim with Swagger, Sweat, and Southern Fire on 'gutta child'". Atwood Magazine.
  7. 1 2 Douyon, Tyra (September 21, 2025). "Gabriel Jacoby keeps the groove alive with funk-infused new single "the one"". Earmilk.
  8. 1 2 Denis, Kyle (September 22, 2025). "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Gabriel Jacoby, Jay Electronica, Nippa & More". Billboard.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 Samuels, Keithan (November 18, 2025). "Gabriel Jacoby Releases Debut EP 'Gutta Child'". Rated R&B.
  10. 1 2 Wang, Steffanee (March 18, 2026). "The Opener: Gabriel Jacoby is bringing his earthy Southern soul to the world". The Fader.
  11. 1 2 Kearse, Stephen (December 18, 2025). "Gabriel Jacoby: gutta child EP". Pitchfork.
  12. ↑ Thompson, Stephen (November 14, 2025). "The best new albums out Nov. 14". NPR.
  13. ↑ Denis, Kyle (November 17, 2025). "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Gabriel Jacoby, Lola Brooke, Alissia, Wale & More". Billboard.
  14. ↑ Alfitude (February 27, 2023). "New Music: Gabriel Jacoby". Alfitude.
  15. 1 2 3 "Gabriel Jacoby". Pulse Records.