Jacob Collier British Singer Born 1994 in London
Jacob Collier · singer and composer · British
Known for
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Jacob Collier on Social Media
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- Followers
- 5.4M @jacobcollier
- Engagement rate
- 0.82% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 44,264
- Average comments
- 523 Based on the last 10 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Biography
Jacob Collier (2 August 1994, London) is a British singer. He is recognised for appearances in The Best Man (2005).
Early life
Jacob Collier is the son of Susan Collier. He went on to study at Purcell School for Young Musicians.
Career
Jacob Collier’s releases on record are 8 albums between 2016 and 2025. He released In My Room (2016) early on, and The Light for Days (2025) is the latest entry. The style on record is jazz and funk. Jacob Collier plays piano and electronic keyboard. He has 2M subscribers on YouTube, as counted in October 2025.
Recognition
He has won six Grammy Awards (2017, 2020, 2021 and 2023). His other honours include the honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music (2026). The nominations list includes the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2021 for Djesse Vol. 3. The records list 7 awards won and 6 nominations for him.
Discography
8 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Light for Days | Album |
| 2024 | Djesse Vol. 4 | Album |
| 2021 | The Boss Baby: Family Business | Album |
| 2020 | Djesse Vol. 3 | Album |
| 2020 | Jacobean Essentials | Album |
| 2019 | Djesse Vol. 2 | Album |
| 2018 | Djesse Vol. 1 | Album |
| 2016 | In My Room | Album |
Awards and nominations
7 won, 6 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music | Won | |
| 2023 | Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals | Won | |
| 2021 | Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals | Won | |
| 2020 | Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals | Won | |
| 2020 | Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella | Won | |
| 2017 | Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals | Won | |
| 2017 | Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella | Won | |
| 2023 | Grammy Award for Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Song | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Grammy Award for Album of the Year | Djesse Vol. 3 | Nominated |
| 2021 | Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance | Nominated |
Filmography
2 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Best Man | Film | |
| 2005– | The Virgin Queen | Little Boy | TV series |
Personal life
He studied at Purcell School for Young Musicians.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jacob Collier?
Jacob Collier is 32 years old, born on 2 August 1994 in London.
What is Jacob Collier known for?
Jacob Collier is known for The Best Man (2005).
What is Jacob Collier’s nationality?
Jacob Collier is British, born in London.
Has Jacob Collier won any awards?
Yes. 7 awards are on record, including honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music (2026).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q24900882), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Harald Krichel · CC BY-SA 4.0
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