Old-school house is having another moment, and Sem Jacobs is right in the middle of it. His track “I Don’t Mind” is already out and climbing fast. It’s currently the #6 most-played track on Italian radio and is starting to make serious noise in France too. When a record gets that kind of radio traction and support from names like Sam Divine, Sarah Story and Danny Howard, you know it’s connecting.
Sem Jacobs has been building this steadily since he launched his solo career in 2022. He really announced himself two years later with “Blue Berries,” released on his own imprint FUNKiMAN together with Tagmann. That one dominated charts and clubs the same way earlier cuts like “Pass Me The Wine Please” and “Jiggy Jerry” had already been doing. The sound is recognisable: classic house grooves, that warm, dancefloor-first feel that sits comfortably in the old-school lane without sounding dated.
Over the last few years he’s taken that sound across Europe and Latin America, playing in multiple countries on three continents not long after his debut. He wrapped his first Latin America tours in November 2024 and February 2025, then did his first UK tour in March and April 2025. The rest of the year looks even bigger. A debut at Tomorrowland is locked in, along with first shows at Ibiza spots like Pacha and Hï. North America and Oceania tours are already in the books as well. This is the kind of trajectory that turns a solid producer into a proper name on the circuit.
“I Don’t Mind” fits right into that story. Old-school house thrives on tracks that feel lived-in and functional at the same time — something DJs can drop and trust will keep the floor moving. The radio success in Italy and the growing presence in France suggest it’s doing exactly that. Support from established selectors like Sam Divine, Sarah Story and Danny Howard only underlines how well it sits in current sets that still respect the roots of the genre.
House music keeps cycling through phases, but the tracks that stick are usually the ones that stay true to the groove without overcomplicating it. Sem Jacobs has been consistent on that front, releasing music that works both in the club and on the radio. With the upcoming festival and club dates, more people are about to hear what European and Latin American dancefloors have already been reacting to.
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What do you think of this one — does “I Don’t Mind” hit the same old-school sweet spot for you? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
