Lil Silva announces debut album 'Yesterday Is Heavy'

Lil Silva is releasing his debut album in July, and it features collaborations with George FitzGerald as OTHERLiiNE, Ghetts, serpentwithfeet and more.

'Yesterday Is Heavy,' which has been in the works for almost a decade, is the culmination of an expansive career and a sound that Lil Silva has cultivated for years.

Lil Silva has worked with some of the biggest names in music; Adele, Mark Ronson, Jay Electronica, and Banks are among the artist's former collaborators.

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Writing on Instagram, Lil Silva says: "It’s an album about stepping outside of a comfort zone, outside of myself. It’s about heft and heart but mostly about hope.

"It's taken me a long time to get to this stage, but I appreciate the value of taking time and I don’t regret it. Yesterday is heavy but tomorrow is forever."

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This news comes alongside a new single, 'Another Sketch,' which features backing vocals from serpentwithfeet.

Fenn O'Meally directed the music video, which includes archival and newly recorded footage of Silva's family and friends.

The track's central topic is actions, their repercussions, and how we may change our destined future.

In a comment on the 'Another Sketch' Youtube video, Lil Silva says: “'Another Sketch’ is a song about heritage. It’s about a moment in time whether that be past, present or future. It’s about family. I hope you love it.”

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'Yesterday Is Heavy' is out on July 15. You can listen to 'Another Sketch' below:

Aneesa Ahmed is Mixmag's Digital Intern, follow her on Twitter