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British singer and producer Sampha released, this Thursday, 23, the single “Cumulus/Memory”song that closes the cycle of his second album, Lahai (2023). The artist announced the news in his newsletter, stating that the track was “the first written for the album and the last to be finished”.

He also celebrated at Instagram:

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The launch celebrates two years of Lahaia critically acclaimed project for deepening the spiritual and intimate look of Samphaknown for combining soul, R&B and electronic experimentation. According to the musician, “living with this music for so long made me feel like I needed to share it with people.”

Recorded during the album’s original sessions, “Cumulus/Memory” maintains the contemplative tone that marks the artist’s work, exploring themes such as time, memory and the passage of life. The track was made available on all digital platforms, accompanied by minimalist art inspired by clouds — a recurring image in the aesthetic of Lahai.

The new single reaffirms the position of Sampha as one of the most sensitive and inventive voices in contemporary British music. After collaborating with names like Drake, Kanye West, Solange and Kendrick Lamarthe artist continues to consolidate a trajectory marked by emotion and subtlety.

Listen to the new single:

Lahaihis latest album

Launched in October 2023, Lahai represented the return of Sampha after six years of silence since Process (2017). The title of the album is a tribute to his daughter and how she changed the way he sees life.

Between electronic synthesizers, organic percussions and layered vocals, the project became a milestone in artistic maturity. Tracks like “Spirit 2.0”, “Only” and “Dancing Circles” exemplify the combination of technique and vulnerability that define the sound of Sampha.

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