Ghostpoet, GAIKA, Space Afrika and more feature on Tony Njoku's new album, All Our Knives Are Always Sharp

"ALL OUR KNIVES..." is the title track of my upcoming album. For this song I wanted to explore the relationship between emotional pain and healing, essentially trying to convey a message about the necessity of confronting our wounds. As the title track, I wanted it to make a statement about affirming mental fortitude. I believe vulnerability is a powerful trait—a symbol of true strength,” says Tony Njoku.

"The track also features multidisciplinary artist and boundary-pushing musician Coby Sey. My desire to collaborate with Coby was deeply influenced by my experience with his album Conduit, which resonated with me in a profound way. I find his songwriting and lyrical abilities deeply poetic and transformative, and I’m incredibly grateful for the words he shared on this song.”

The first cut lifted from All Our Knives Are Always Sharp was “Eternity”, the first new music from Njoku since he closed the chapter on what he would call his Bloom era – a body of work made up of four EPs. The forthcoming album brings together a cast of black British voices including Tricky, GAIKA, Ghostpoet, Coby Sey, James Massiah and Space Afrika.

Tracklist:

1. Weapon
2. Catatonia (feat James Massiah)
3. Spirals
4. Eternity
5. The Slipstream (feat Ghostpoet)
6. All Our Knives Are Always Sharp (feat Coby Sey)
7. Depleted (feat Tricky)
8. Spirit War Dub (feat Gaika)
9. On The Back Of Forgiveness (feat Space Afrika)
10. Safety (feat Labi Junior)