His inspired and unconventional career has made this East End troubadour one of the most respected and admired British artists of his generation. Hak’s stories of life in urban London move between youthful nihilism and masculine vulnerability, painting a portrait of a country in crisis through his poetic and political lyrics.

He is one of the leading figures in the UK’s alternative scene. According to Vice, “Baker subverts what a British folk singer can be.” His repertoire transcends genres, with a raw, direct, and authentic voice at the heart of everything he does.