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[January 25th, 2024] — Renowned North-West-London-hailing artist Kamal. is set to captivate audiences once again with the release of his much-anticipated single, “still a little something,” out now.
Following the success of last year’s ode to the youth culture of 2023, “kerosene”, Kamal. continues to push creative boundaries, delivering a fresh and invigorating sound that has become synonymous with his name. “still a little something” is a melodic journey, blending innovative production with Kamal.’s signature heartfelt lyrics.
With an impressive track record of creating music that resonates with a diverse audience, Kamal. has established himself as a dynamic force in the music industry. His ability to craft soulful and introspective songs has garnered him a dedicated fan base around the globe. At the end of this month, Kamal. will embark on a four date piano tour, which will see him at his most stripped-back; a true performer.
In “still a little something,” Kamal. explores themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of personal growth; it’s a musing on whether there’s still something there between you and an ex partner. The single is a testament to his evolution as an artist and showcases his commitment to delivering music that offers listeners a genuine connection to the human experience. Speaking on the single, Kamal, states:
“ “still a little something” is about stumbling across your ex on a night out and wondering whether you still share a love. It reflects the intensity of being in close proximity to someone you have strong feelings for, but not knowing whether or not they are requited.”
“Kerosene” follows his previous “people don’t change”, and of course Kamal.’s most recent project so here you are, drowning. In 2023, Kamal. became a truly unavoidable presence, and fresh off the back of an extensive Asia tour, found himself propelled into the charts on Central Cee and Dave’s collaborative project Split Decision. Having produced and featured on the third track, “Our 25th Birthday”, Kamal. returned for the second time into Dave’s vast fanbase – a follow up moment from “Mercury”, which was released in 2021.
Not content with this level of takeover, Kamal. went on to perform a headline sold-out show at Islington Assembly Hall, with Dave making a special guest appearance for the first ever live performance of “Our 25th Birthday” – no mean feat.
Kamal.’s music chronicles both the highs and lows of life. His lyrical content spans romantic relationships, the seclusion of your own mind, the repetitive, the mundane, and even derealisation and anxiety. Often relating to the more complicated yet familiar feelings, Kamal.’s lyrics have the ability to hold the listener’s hand through shared experience. He is a truly exceptional storyteller.
Kamal. was always destined to be a musician. A skilled pianist, his early influences were found in the likes of Maxwell, D’Angelo, Erykah Badu and Bill Withers. Formulating his own sound, he first began to compose tracks to his ukulele and in 2019, uploaded his first recorded song -“smilingdownthephone” on soundcloud. Since then, he hasn’t looked back – garnering co-signs from the likes of NME, British GQ, British Vogue, i-D, Dazed and more.
An impactful voice, telling tales of his generation, Kamal. moves with the vision and presence of someone much older than his years. A truly unique artist, his innate musical talent has placed him firmly on the map. Having amassed an awe-inspiring 500 million streams, Kamal is a firm and ever-growing presence, in the competitive world of UK music; a clear front-runner who’s forging a unique and inimitable path.
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