Joy Crookes, a 28-year-old London soul artist, has been active in 2026 with multiple collaborations, including new singles with Denzel Curry, Ravyn Lenae, and Bonobo, and is set to appear on Bonobo's upcoming album Distance In Static. She also performed at Cross The Tracks 2026 alongside Little Simz and was added to the lineup of the Eurockéennes festival, replacing Amy Winehouse in the program.