Jim Legxacy

James Folorunso Ifeanyi Olaloye (born June 8, 2000) known professionally as Jim Legxacy (pronounced "legacy"), is a British rapper, singer, and record producer from Catford, London Borough of Lewisham. He is part of the UK underground scene.

He has released three EPs and two mixtapes, the latest of which, Black British Music (2025), was on XL Recordings and his first on a label. His music has been described as mixing "rap, lo-fi, emo, Afrobeat and eclectic samples."

As of April 2026, Legxacy is currently working on his upcoming debut album.

Early life Olaloye is of Nigerian descent and was raised in the London Borough of Lewisham. Prior to his music career, he attended art school and aimed to pursue a career as a graphic designer.

Career

Legxacy began making music at 19, after hearing Kanye West's album The Life of Pablo. He released his first EP, Dynasty Program: A Metrical Composition Inspired by the Nights Spent as the Raiider, in 2019. It became the longest-running number-one rap song in the UK, holding the position for 10 weeks.

On 4 July 2024, he released the song "nothings changed (!)" and dedicated it to the memory of his sister, Atinuke Olaloye, who had died of sickle cell anaemia the previous year. His second mixtape, Black British Music (2025), was released via XL Recordings on 18 July 2025 and was his first on a label.

Artistry Legxacy's music was described by Georgia Mulraine for DJ Mag as mixing "rap, lo-fi, emo, Afrobeat and eclectic samples". Niall Smith, writing for NME, said Black British Music (2025) blends "grime, R&B, Afro-fusion, UK rap and folk".

He has cited JPEGMafia, MF Doom, Bon Iver, Frank Ocean, SZA, and Kendrick Lamar as influences on his music.

Grant Sharples for Paste, in reference to Legxacy's stylistic progression, says, "while black british music largely adheres to the Afrobeats-emo fusion he cemented on hnpm, he adapts that blend in fresh ways, whether it’s through acoustic balladry, lush alt-pop, or anthemic Britpop".

Discography Mixtapes + List of mixtapes, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications Title Mixtape details Peak chart positions UK UKR&B Label: (!) Format: Digital download, streaming — — — Black British Music (2025) Released: 18 July 2025 Label: XL Recordings Format: CD, digital download, NFC, streaming 31 3 13 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart in that territory.

Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications Title EP details Dynasty Program: A Metrical Composition Inspired by the Nights Spent as the Raiider Released: 1 November 2019 Label: Raiider Formats: Digital download, streaming BTO! Released: 3 December 2021 Label: OHX Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles As lead artist +List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, year released and album name shown Title Year Peak chart positions Album UK 2025 — — Black British Music (2025) "Stick" — — "3x" 72 21 "'06 Wayne Rooney" — — "Idk Idk" 2026 — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart in that territory.

As featured artist +List of singles as a featured artist, with selected chart positions, year released and album name shown Title Year Album "Ten" 2024 Ten Days

Other charted songs + List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album UK "No Weapons"(Dave featuring Jim Legxacy) 2025 72 34 14 The Boy Who Played the Harp

Guest appearances

Production discography +List of production and songwriting credits (excluding guest appearances, interpolations, and samples) Track(s) Year Credit Artist(s) Album1. "Power Trip"2020Songwriter, co-producer Jim LegxacyBTO!3. "Despite Pain"1. "Kkardachev Scale"2021Songwriter, co-producer Citadel2. "Andromeda"Songwriter, co-producer 3. "Ghost Recon"Songwriter, co-producer 4. "Cold Lewisham Roses"Songwriter, co-producer 5. "Anubis Cruger"Songwriter, producer6. "The day I Broke My Bike"Songwriter, co-producer 7. "I Don’t Like How Star Wars Treated John Boyega"Songwriter, co-producer 8. "Corpses (!)"Songwriter, producer9. "Partners in Crime"Songwriter, co-producer 10. "Nero Playing the Fiddle from the Citadel"Songwriter, co-producer "Eye Tell (!)"2022Songwriter, producer1. "DJ"2023Songwriter, producerJim LegxacyHomeless N*gga Pop Music 2. "Candy Reign (!)"Songwriter, producer3. "Amnesia111" Songwriter, producer4. "Mileys Riddim" Songwriter, producer5. "Eye Tell (!)"Songwriter, producer6. "Old Place"Songwriter, producer7. "Block Hug"Songwriter, co-producer 8. "Ur Marges Crib"Songwriter, producer9. "Fake Smiles"Songwriter, co-producer 10. "Call Ur Dad"Songwriter, co-producer 11. "Homeless Nigga Pop Music" Songwriter, producer12. "Hit It Light It Twist It"Songwriter, producer"Sprinter"Songwriter, co-producer Dave & Central Cee Split Decision6. "Form 696"2024Songwriter, co-producer Headie OneThe Last One7."Recall/Why You Look so Tired"Songwriter, co-producer 1. "Context"2025Songwriter, co-producer Jim LegxacyBlack British Music (2025)2. "Stick"Songwriter, co-producer 3. "New David Bowie"Songwriter, co-producer 4. "Sun"Songwriter, co-producer 6. "Issues of Trust" OlaloyeSongwriter, co-producer 7. "Father"Songwriter, co-producer 9. "Big Time Forward"Songwriter, co-producer 10. "SOS"Songwriter, co-producer 11. "I Just Banged a Snus in Canada Water"Songwriter, co-producer 12. "Dexters Phone Call"Songwriter, co-producer 13. "3x"Songwriter, co-producer 14. "Tiger Driver '91"Songwriter, co-producer 15. "Brief"Songwriter, co-producer 3. "No Weapons"Songwriter, co-producer DaveThe Boy Who Played the Harp5. "Raindance"Additional producer

Awards and nominations