Kelela has lifted the lid on her next full-length,
'new avatar', which lands on 10th July, with new track
'linknb' arriving as a taster.
The announcement follows lead cut '
idea 1' and a private screening for fans that briefly took over SoHo. Produced by Oscar Scheller, 'linknb' began life as a mantra the singer wrote to push herself through a bout of writer's block.
PinkPantheress, A. K. Paul and
Fousheé all feature on the record. Kelela says: "This album finds solace in confronting. I don't want the music to be a distraction from what's really going on in the world; I want it to make sense in this crazy moment while helping people get in touch with the beauty and joy they're also experiencing."
She adds: "People also need to know that my friends and I are laughing constantly and that humor isn't a defense mechanism; it's an expression of how sharp our read is and how clearly we see the world."
On her broader intention with the project, Kelela explains: "I don't want the music to be a distraction from what's really going on in the world; I want it to help you get into it."
