R&B maverick Kelela returns with New Avatar, a bold and emotionally resonant album that finds the D.C.-raised, NYC-based artist pushing her sound into exciting new territory. The record opens with "idea 1," a track that moves from downtempo meditation into a space-age hymn carried by quicksilver guitars and soaring vocal harmonies — a moment that sets the tone for an album designed to make sense of a turbulent world while reconnecting listeners to beauty and joy.
New Avatar showcases a guitar-driven direction that breaks new ground for Kelela, featuring collaborations with A. K. Paul, Fousheé, and PinkPantheress across its twelve tracks. The album balances raw emotion with sonic ambition, making it a compelling listen for longtime fans and new listeners alike — now available on striking purple vinyl.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Color Vinyl
- Release Date: 07/10/2026
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TRACKS
02. MY WORST (rebuke
03. Da Bid (feat. Jadasea
04. NOT 4TW (feat. Anysia Kym
05. THE POPE
06. AFRO
07. Minty
08. F.E.A.R. (feat. Niontay
09. Tampering
10. Shutter Island
11. Back LA (feat. Na-Kel Smith
12. Back Home
13. Kirkland (feat. Earl Sweatshirt
14. #FREE #MIKE
15. Man of the Month
16. this2shallpass
17. ( again
18. Home on the Range
19. React
20. Hot Water (Cahuilla
21. C6, rectangle lens
22. Leadbelly (feat. MIKE
23. quikk
24. Ew!
25. Earth
26. Chali 2na
27. Sisyphus
28. Locusts (feat. Lerado Khalil
29. Tour de France
30. Chicago
31. Book of Eli
32. AOK
33. Don't Worry!Format Details
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