Singer, songwriter, and producer Joy Oladokun will release a new 12-track album titled Hope Is A Heavy Thing on September 25 through Concord Records. In conjunction with the album announcement, Oladokun released a new single titled “Kind.”
The upcoming album was produced by Oladokun with additional contributions from Nigerian producer Spellz. Recorded across Nashville, New York, and tour locations, the project features a collaboration with Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold and includes the previously released track “Zombie.”
Sonically, the project incorporates influences from folk, soul, pop, rock, and afrobeats. Oladokun wrote the collection of songs to explore themes of identity, connection, self-discovery, and personal background.
Hope Is A Heavy Thing serves as the follow-up to Oladokun’s previous full-length releases, including in defense of my own happiness in 2021, Proof of Life in 2023, and Observations From A Crowded Room in 2024.
The project is currently available for pre-order and pre-save across digital platforms. The new single “Kind” is available for streaming ahead of the full album release in September.
Click here to pre-order / pre-ave Hope Is a Heavy Thing.
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