The King is his first full-length since 2020’s breakthrough Giver Taker. To herald the announcement, he shares lead single, "The King", accompanied by a visualiser by Daniela Yohannes, whose striking painting takes centre stage on the album cover.

This is Anjimile's first single single 2022's standalone, "Stranger", which he shared alongside the news of his signing to 4AD.

“If Giver Taker was an album of prayers, The King is an album of curses.” In his second album, Anjimile continues exploring what it means to be a Black trans person in America. Drawing from influences ranging from religion, Phillip Glass, and lived experiences, the album marks a step forward for Anjimile.

Nearly every sound you hear on The King comes from two instruments: an acoustic guitar and Anjimile’s own voice. Other than a few beautiful contributions from Justine Bowe, Brad Allen Williams, Sam Gendel, and James Krivchenia (Big Thief), the album is the result of a year in LA working intimately with Grammy and Juno winner Shawn Everett.

Tracklist:

1. The King
2. Mother
3. Anybody
4. Genesis
5. Animal
6. Father
7. Harley
8. Black Hole
9. I Pray
10. The Right