Young Fathers Heavy Heavy

Label
Ninja Tune
Released
9th March 2023

Format Info

Deluxe LP - Black
Limited edition 140g white vinyl housed in a handmade canvas board 12” sleeve with silkscreen special ink exclusive artwork cover, 12 panel fold-out poster and exclusive stencil. Housed black sleeve.
Deluxe LP - White
Limited edition 140g white vinyl housed in a handmade canvas board 12” sleeve with silkscreen special ink exclusive artwork cover, 12 panel fold-out poster and exclusive stencil. Housed white sleeve.
LP - indies red vinyl
140g red vinyl housed in a 12" sleeve with 12 panel fold-out poster.
CD

Mercury Prize winning Edinburgh trio Young Fathers are back following 2018’s standout Cocoa Sugar. Made up of Alloysious Massaquoi, Graham ‘G’ Hastings and Kayus Bankole, Young Fathers have long been recognised as one of Britain’s most vital and distinguished bands – merging incendiary and thought provoking lyrics with cutting edge visuals and an undeniable propulsive live show. 

Written and recorded over the course of three years, the longest time taken on a Young Fathers album, Heavy Heavy is a tour de force from the Edinburgh trio. An overarching theme of being human can be felt throughout the ten track album, exploring the feelings of euphoria and rush of emotion experienced at the end of a struggle, a sense of fulfilment as a result of the toil and hard graft that life throws at everyone. An unashamedly soulful and heartfelt album, where the drums set the scene throughout to transport the listener to a place of celebration and awakening.