Live Report: VJ Jaxson on the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions' Y&E Series

Following his studies in BIMM, Nigerian-born Tallaght-raised artist VJ Jaxson has emerged as a serious force to be reckoned with on the Irish scene. Drawing from his personal struggles with depression, his songs feature a unique juxtaposition of heartfelt lyrics and an upbeat tempo – carefully layered within an R&B melody. He released 'Red Pill' – the second single from his debut EP – last month.

The artist closed this edition of the Y&E Series on Monday evening with an acoustic set. Opening with an old song of his, the BIMM graduate wowed the virtual live audience with 'Losing My Mind', a husky blues/R&B number.

Moving into 'Beautiful Story', the stripped-back set proved to be a great introduction to the rising singer-songwriter, who also played songs from hit forthcoming, 6-track EP Finding Myself , which is due out June 25th.

Watch the stunning performance back below in its entirety.

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