Wretch 32 announces new album ‘Home?’
“The record is universal, a powerful and relatable story of place and identity”
By Nick Reilly
Wretch 32 has announced details of his new album Home?, as well as sharing the single ‘Like Home’.
The anticipated sixth album from the London rapper is set to arrive on May 2 and will see him hone in on the Black British experience across 15 songs which see him flitting between Afrobeat, grime, dancehall and reggae.
“The album is a powerful reflection on the strains, joys, and injustices experienced by Black British people, offering a poignant commentary on the broader social and political landscape,” explains a new description of the record.
“But more than that, the record is universal, a powerful and relatable story of place and identity, one that cuts across the many intersections of society, from hurricane Beryl that has devastated Grenada and other places in the Caribbean, the increasing widespread homelessness in Britain, refugees seeking solace from wars in countries like Ukraine, Afghanistan, Palestine, Congo, many things make people question the concept of home.”
The first taste of that record comes in the form of ‘Like Home’, which sees Wretch link up with Nigerian star Teni.
“Home? is more than an album; it is a moving search for belonging and an enduring celebration of the sounds and cultures created in that wander,” a description adds.
“It’s Wretch’s legacy channelled through music, a sonic representation of who he is and what he represents, forward-facing yet existing firmly in the here and now. Keep your eyes peeled for more in the coming months.”
Last year also saw Wretch partner with BIMM and the Black Music Coalition to launch a dedicated scholarship supporting Black music industry professionals.