Rising lo-fi hip hop artist Jarju Binks today releases the official music video for his deeply personal single Are You Scared Of Love, a haunting reflection on lingering heartbreak and the shadows of lost love.
Born from the ashes of a painful breakup that left behind trauma and unanswered questions, Are You Scared Of Love channels emotion into creative fire. “The incident took place a long time ago, but the emotional scars still remain. It wasn’t hard to write the song because pain is a powerful motivator for art and creative expression. The emotion I want the song to invoke the most is reflection.”
Jarju Binks captures the essence of emotional honesty with Are You Scared Of Love, a mesmerizing release that showcases his evolving artistry and rare gift for storytelling. His delivery feels effortless yet deeply affecting, pulling listeners into a soundscape where vulnerability meets calm introspection. The song radiates authenticity, revealing an artist who understands how to turn quiet pain into beauty without losing balance or sincerity. Every detail feels intentional, from the delicate production to the visual mood of the accompanying video, all serving to highlight his creative maturity. With this release, Jarju Binks stands out as a visionary voice in lo-fi hip hop—one who transforms life’s quieter moments into something profoundly moving and timeless.
The track’s journey began simply: a homemade demo crafted in Jarju Binks‘ bedroom, sent to a trusted producer friend. “He then sent me a series of drafts and slowly the record began to take shape until finally a final version was complete and ready for distribution.” Polished at StudioBlak studios in London, helmed by renowned artist and producer Iron Blak, also known as Mikie, the lo-fi hip hop gem emerged with understated intimacy.
The accompanying video amplifies the song’s vulnerability, filmed at a park in Ealing under a pink filter to convey an air of mystery and intrigue. With cuts and edits of a happier time, with a happy couple before things turned sour, it mirrors the pain and passion woven throughout the music.
Jarju Binks entered the music world at age 17, first learning to produce beats on FL Studio, where his passion skyrocketed. An earlier album under an old stage name faltered due to limited resources and promotion know-how, but those lessons now fuel his determined comeback. Drawing from all genres, as he listens to and enjoys all genres, his eclectic sound defies boundaries.
The stage name Jarju Binks stems from a playful nickname bestowed by friends, nodding to the iconic Star Wars character Jar Jar Binks. A standout moment in his career remains performing at an open-mic cipher during a Hip Hop charity event. Guiding his artistry is the unparalleled influence of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
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