The upcoming 12-track album Self Titled is Kae Tempest’s most intimate and revealing project to date. Collaborating for the first time on a full album with Grammy-winning producer Fraser T. Smith (Adele, Stormzy), the partnership opened new creative pathways, encouraging Kae to engage directly in the production process and write in the first person. The result is an album that reconnects Kae with their Hip Hop roots while subtly weaving in elements of contemporary pop — a bold and exhilarating listen from start to finish.
At its heart, Self Titled is a love letter to Tempest’s younger self — a deeply personal dialogue shaped by the people, places, and experiences that have defined their journey. The album features guest appearances from Neil Tennant, Young Fathers, Connie Constance, and Tawiah. Both a daring new step and a reflective return, Self Titled positions Kae Tempest at the cutting edge of modern music and storytelling.
Kae Tempest has released four critically acclaimed studio albums and numerous books, plays, and poetry collections. In 2013, they became the youngest recipient of the Ted Hughes Award for Brand New Ancients. Their accolades include the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song (2024), two previous Ivor Novello nominations (2020), and a BRIT Award nomination (2018). Twice shortlisted for the Mercury Prize (for Let Them Eat Chaos in 2017 and Everybody Down in 2014), Tempest was also the subject of the 2023 BBC Arena documentary Being Kae Tempest — a striking portrait of artistic evolution during a period of profound change.
With this upcoming tour and album, Kae Tempest continues to affirm their place as one of the most vital and visionary voices of their generation.
