Sekou Unveils New Mixtape ‘In A World We Don’t Belong Pt. 1’

      It will be released on November 14th...

      UK singer Sekou has announced the upcoming mixtape ‘In A World We Don’t Belong Pt. 1’.

      This songwriter recently made an impression in the BBC Sound Of 2024 poll and has experienced several viral moments. Having collaborated with pop superstar Justin Bieber, Sekou has connected with influential figures and is now set to unveil new material.

      The forthcoming mixtape ‘In A World We Don’t Belong Pt. 1’ will be available on November 14th, featuring five tracks that showcase Sekou's embrace of personal and aesthetic liberty.

      The project delivers introspective soul-pop that openly expresses its emotions, and it follows the release of the August single ‘Catching Bodies’.

      Sekou reflects...

      “Part 1 of this mixtape encapsulates freedom and effortless soul, aiming to capture the essence of something everlasting. While creating this music, my goal was to be genuinely myself – I've always felt like an outsider growing up and wanted to create music that resonates with others' experiences. The title reflects that sentiment for me, as each track tells a unique story.”

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