New Video Drop: "Cadillac Coupe" from Rising Nashville-based Artist Jake Banfield
NASHVILLE’S RISING ARTIST AND SONGWRITER
JAKE BANFIELD
RELEASES OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
FOR HIS LATEST SINGLE
“CADILLAC COUPE”
FEAT. ANELLA HERIM
TRACK EARNS OFFICIAL PLAYLIST SUPPORT ACROSS DSPS
CURRENTLY ON THE “NASHVILLE HITS THE ROOF” TOUR
Above: “Cadillac Coupe” Single Artwork
“ Jake Banfield gives us a fresh tune to spin with a genre-bending summer anthem...”
— Holler, Jof Owen, July 25, 2024
NASHVILLE, TN (August 21, 2024) — Today, Nashville-based rising artist and songwriter Jake Banfield, unveiled the official music video for his latest pop-country crossover hit, “Cadillac Coupe,” featuring Anella Herim. With an irresistible hook co-penned by ERNEST, Pink Sweat$, and Dirty Rice (Chris Mackey), the single fuses hip-hop beats with infectious pop-country melodies and lyrics tailor-made for a windows-down cruise. Stream “Cadillac Coupe” here.
Directed by Water Wippin Evan, the video captures Jake and Anella embracing a laid-back summer vibe as they cruise down a country road with the top down and dance around a grand mansion. With its breezy visuals and carefree energy, the video perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the track, arriving just in time to close out the remaining days of summer.
WATCH THE “CADILLAC COUPE” MUSIC VIDEO BELOW:
Dropped on July 26 under Def Jam’s Varick Street label, “Cadillac Coupe” is poised to be the ultimate soundtrack for your sun-soaked drives. The track quickly ascended across the DSPs with top placements on major official playlists like Spotify’s “Wild Country” and “All New Country,” Amazon’s “Breakthrough Country,” and Apple’s “The Crossroads.” This success continues to propel the momentum of Jake Banfield, whose social media following now exceeds seven figures.
“The hook had so much energy and great storytelling that me and Anella wanted to keep that same vibe when writing the rest of it,” Jake reflects. “We wanted it to be a song where you could be on a boat, on vacation, in the truck with the windows down, or in any type of setting and it would make you feel good when listening.”
“I originally brought him on my podcast to talk about his music and how he got into the industry and showed him the song because I felt like he could be a perfect feature on it,” Jake says of the collaboration with Anella. “Him and his team loved the song and sent back a verse in one day and it took the song to another level. We ended up writing verse two and the bridge together and put the final pieces to the puzzle together.”
Earning acclaim on TikTok with more than 1 million dedicated followers — not to mention over 100,000 YouTube subscribers and 273,000+ Spotify monthly listeners — Jake introduces a unique musical perspective. His blend of country music, 80s hair bands, 90s hip-hop, and 2000s pop has been featured on popular Spotify and Apple playlists like “New Music Friday,” “New In Country,” “New Boots,” and “Fresh Finds.”
Above: Jake Banfield; Credit: Rachel Deeb (@rkdeeb)
Currently, Jake is playing through the 13-city “Nashville Hits The Roof” Tour in collaboration with Tin Roof locations across the country. Earlier this summer, he took his music to festival stages such as Big Stomp Festival in Louisville, KY.
Jake has traversed diverse experiences that have shaped him profoundly. Starting from his early days on the Oklahoma basketball courts to overcoming a game-ending knee injury and navigating the challenges of a global pandemic, Jake has embraced adaptability. Jake Banfield’s music style mirrors his versatility, blending genres to craft a wholly distinctive sound. With exceptional songwriting prowess, formidable vocal talent, and a charming personality, he has positioned himself to make a lasting impression on the charts.
Having grown up in Mannford, Oklahoma, Jake Banfield is intimately familiar with country music. Along the way, he discovered a love for basketball, with every intention of pursuing the sport as a career. However, life took an unexpected turn, and with the help of social media and a guitar bought from a pawn shop, Jake found his way into the music industry. In 2021, Jake took his songwriting talents to the Los Angeles management firm Electric Feel, where he quickly collaborated on songs with Madison Beer, Anne-Marie and Little Mix, and Dalton Mauldin.
Jake was then inevitably drawn back to the South, where he decided to bring his talents to Nashville. “The songwriting is by far the best in the world there,” Jake explains. “So, I ended up taking a one-week trip out to Nashville and just wrote with whoever I could and I fell in love with it even more. About a month later I moved away from home and everyone I knew and went to Nashville and started working with whoever wanted to, whenever they wanted to and it became my second home.” His emotive lyrics, passionate vocals, and distinctive sound have given him the essential platform to stand out amongst the crowd.
Having endured both extreme highs and lows, Jake has become a passionate advocate for mental health. “Previously, I would escape on the basketball court to distract myself from everything, and never speak up,” Jake admits. “Yet, in the solitude of my dorm room I realized I needed to face my anxiety and depression or else I would fall into an even darker place that I didn’t want any part of.”
“I will and always be an advocate for mental health and the importance of it,” Jake concludes. “It doesn’t make you weak to say what you’re going through or how you are really feeling. It is actually a strength and super brave.”