The legendary singer and songwriter Yusuf/Cat Stevens release the unreleased song king of a landthe title track from his 17th studio album to be released that day June 16th. Single also won a batting average of lyrical video on the artist’s official YouTube channel.
king of a land it is about the search for peace and unity among people. It was launched shortly before the coronation of King Charles IIIfact that makes Yusuf reaffirm the message of this single: “There are some things in this song that could be very useful for the new king, it’s like a manifesto. But one of the great messages is don’t forget; there is another king above you and be careful to always look up to those below you”.
Like this Take the world apartthe first taste of the new album, the track had a video created by the award-winning Canadian illustrator Peter Reynoldscollaborator of Yusuf in the children’s book Peace Trainof 2021. His dreamlike and naive gaze dialogues with the optimism of music.
The album release will be another milestone in a special year for the artist, who, around his 75 years oldwill debut on the main stage of the Glastonbury.
king of a land been going on for more than 10 years and brings an epic tale of magical lands, imagination and ingenuity as escapism to a place where there can be a happy ending.
“Looking back on my journey in music since the 60s, I feel this new work is like a mosaic. And in the end it clearly shows where I’ve been and who I am today”reflects Yusuf.
check the lyrical video In king of a land:
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