By Azzam Bilal 
HangupsMusic.com – London, The landscape of avant-garde electronic music has long been influenced by the chameleonic output of Jack Latham, the producer better known to the global underground as Jam City. In an announcement that has sent ripples through the experimental and club communities alike, Latham has confirmed the impending arrival of his latest full-length studio effort, titled My World. Scheduled for a worldwide release on September 23, the project marks a significant milestone in Latham’s career, representing his debut on the powerhouse label Mad Decent. This transition to a label often associated with high-energy global bass and pop-forward sensibilities suggests a fascinating new chapter for an artist whose roots are firmly planted in the deconstructed club scenes of South London.
The lead-up to My World begins with the release of its title track, a collaborative effort that serves as a visceral introduction to the album’s sonic palette. Featuring a trio of distinct voices—Aidan, Bawo, and Ox Eye—the single "My World" has been described as a "queasy" R&B composition, a term that aptly captures Latham’s penchant for destabilizing traditional pop structures with unsettling textures and liquid production. The track balances a certain melodic accessibility with the dissonant, slightly off-kilter atmosphere that has become a Jam City hallmark. By enlisting Bawo, a rising star in the UK’s alternative hip-hop scene, alongside the ethereal contributions of Aidan and Ox Eye, Latham continues his tradition of bridging the gap between underground vocal talent and high-concept electronic production.
In a personal statement accompanying the announcement, Latham reflected on the internal journey that led to the creation of this record. He noted that during the production process, he found himself descending further into his own creative psyche than ever before. "I just went deeper and deeper into my own world on this album, and ended up with the most ‘me’ thing I’ve ever made," Latham shared. This sentiment of self-actualization is echoed in his social media communications, where he expressed a profound sense of pride in the final product, suggesting that the collaborative spirit of the sessions helped transform his initial sketches into what he considers the pinnacle of his discography to date.
The announcement of My World comes relatively hot on the heels of his 2023 release, Jam City Presents EFM, an album that explored the frenetic energy of "Electronic Feedback Music." While EFM was a high-octane exploration of club dynamics and rhythmic intensity, the early glimpses of My World suggest a pivot toward a more atmospheric and perhaps intimate mode of expression. This oscillation between the dancefloor and the headspace is a recurring theme in Latham’s career. From the stark, industrial minimalism of his 2012 landmark Classical Curves to the lush, guitar-driven psychedelic pop of 2015’s Dream a Garden, Jam City has never been an artist content to sit in one lane for long.
The move to Mad Decent is particularly noteworthy. For over a decade, Latham was a central figure of the Night Slugs collective, a label that redefined the aesthetics of UK club music in the early 2010s. His transition to Mad Decent—a label founded by Diplo that has hosted everything from Major Lazer to Sophie—indicates a broadening of his platform. It suggests that Latham’s "world" is expanding to accommodate a wider audience without sacrificing the idiosyncratic edges that make his music so compelling. The label’s infrastructure may provide the necessary canvas for Latham’s increasingly cinematic and ambitious production style.
Accompanying the digital rollout of the title track is a wealth of supplementary material that highlights Latham’s commitment to the "dub" tradition. While a "club mix" of "My World" was teased via Instagram, fans have also been treated to a sprawling, 10-minute dub mix available on platforms like Bandcamp. These extended versions are more than just bonus content; they are essential components of the Jam City experience, allowing listeners to inhabit the textures and rhythmic skeletons of his work for extended periods. The 10-minute dub mix, in particular, showcases Latham’s ability to manipulate space and time, stripping back the vocal layers to reveal the intricate, pulsing machinery beneath the surface.
The tracklist for My World reveals a highly collaborative structure, with Aidan appearing on four of the nine tracks, establishing a central vocal thread throughout the album. Other collaborators include Hannah Yadi, Solv, Luna Avelar, and Gianna. The inclusion of an interlude titled "Cash Fast" and the closing "Venice Loop" suggests a structured narrative flow, moving from the collaborative heights of the opening tracks to a potentially more ambient or cyclical conclusion. The presence of Solv on tracks like "Pure Vice" and "Lucky" hints at a continued exploration of the glossy, high-fidelity R&B that Latham masterfully deconstructed on his 2020 project, Pillowland.
For longtime followers of the London producer, the title My World carries a certain weight. Latham has always been an artist preoccupied with world-building. His music often feels as though it belongs to a specific architectural space—be it the cold, chrome corridors of Classical Curves or the overgrown, sun-drenched ruins of Dream a Garden. With this new album, the title suggests that the boundaries between the artist’s internal life and his external output have finally dissolved. By claiming this music as the most "me" thing he has ever produced, Latham is inviting his audience into a private sanctuary of sound that has been refined over a decade of experimentation.
The timing of the release, late September, places My World at the heart of the autumn music calendar, a season often reserved for more introspective and detailed long-players. As the humidity of summer fades, the "queasy," atmospheric R&B of Jam City’s new era seems poised to provide the perfect soundtrack for the cooling temperatures and longer nights. The industry will be watching closely to see how the Mad Decent partnership influences the reception of the album, and whether this "deeper" dive into Latham’s personal aesthetic will result in his most commercially successful work to date.
Beyond the music itself, Latham’s visual presentation continues to play a vital role in his artistry. The imagery associated with the new release—often featuring a blend of high-fashion aesthetics, domestic intimacy, and surrealist touches—complements the music’s themes of identity and self-contained environments. It is a holistic approach to art that has made Jam City a cult favorite among designers, filmmakers, and fellow musicians.
As the countdown to September 23 begins, the release of the "My World" single and its various iterations serves as a potent reminder of Jack Latham’s unique position in the electronic pantheon. He remains one of the few producers capable of making music that feels simultaneously like a fashion runway, a sweaty basement club, and a private confession. If My World is indeed the best thing he has ever done, as he claims, then the music world is in for a transformative experience this fall.
The full tracklist for My World is as follows:
01 My World [ft. Aidan, Bawo & Ox Eye]
02 Hung Up [ft. Aidan & Hannah Yadi]
03 Pure Vice [ft. Solv & Aidan]
04 Cash Fast Interlude
05 Lucky [ft. Solv]
06 Little Vice [ft. Aidan]
07 Trippin [ft. Luna Avelar]
08 2AM [ft. Gianna]
09 Venice Loop
With this lineup of talent and Latham’s proven track record for innovation, My World is set to be one of the most discussed electronic releases of the year. Whether it serves as a homecoming to his club roots or a final leap into the world of avant-pop, Jam City continues to prove that his world is one well worth visiting.
