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In November 2017, Young Fathers announced that they'd completed work on a new album. The trio - Alloysious Massaquoi, Graham 'G' Hastings and Kayus Bankole - marked the news by previewing a brand new song, 'Lord' and a subsequent accompanying video. Just like their previous standalone 2017 single 'Only God Knows' (written for the 'Trainspotting T2' film and described by director Danny Boyle as "the heartbeat of the film"), 'Lord' provided an enticing glimpse of what to expect from Young Fathers' third full album; something typically unique and exhilarating, but leaner, more muscular and self-assured than ever before.

Today, Young Fathers announce full details of that album. Titled 'Cocoa Sugar', the twelve track album will be released on 9th March 2018 via Ninja Tune and follows the group's previous two albums; 2014's Mercury Prize-winning 'DEAD' and 2015's 'White Men Are Black Men Too'. Written and recorded throughout 2017 in the band's basement studio and HQ, 'Cocoa Sugar' sees Young Fathers operating with a newfound clarity and direction, and is without doubt their most confident and complete statement to date.

To celebrate news of the new album, Young Fathers today reveal a brand new single 'In My View'. Accompanied by a video directed by Jack Whiteley, 'In My View' is available now on all digital services.

'Cocoa Sugar' will be available on CD, LP, limited LP and via all digital services. It features a striking visual aesthetic, with cover photography from Julia Noni and creative direction from Tom Hingston.

Meanwhile, Young Fathers will perform a run of UK and EU dates throughout March and April 2018, including their biggest headline show to date at London's 3000 capacity Roundhouse venue on 21st March.
The band are also due to perform as part of the forthcoming 'Video Jam X Basquiat' event at The Barbican Centre, London on 28th January.

Photo by Julia Noni.

Young Fathers

• 21 Jun, 2018

  Young Fathers: Best Albums Of 2018

  Young Fathers's 'Cocoa Sugar' is amongst Guardian Music's list of 'Best Albums of 2018, So Far'.

  www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jun/20/best-albums-of-2018-so-far

  
• 30 May, 2018

  Electric Fields Festival 2018

  The Electric Fields Festival takes place in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland between 30th August & 1st September, and features a whole host of Primary Talent artists.

  Thursday 30th August
  ...Ride

  Friday 31st August
  ...Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds (Headliner)
  ...Young Fathers
  ...Sunflower Bean
  ...Avalanche Party

  Saturday 1st September
  ...The Horrors

  www.electricfieldsfestival.com

  
• 30 May, 2018

  Young Fathers: UK Tour Dates

  Young Fathers have announced details of their UK tour in November / December 2018.

  www.young-fathers.com

  
• 30 May, 2018

  Young Fathers: On 'Later With Jools Holland'

  Young Fathers made their debut on 'Later With Jools Holland', last night on BBC Two.

  www.young-fathers.com
• 21 May, 2018

  Young Fathers: On BBC Radio 6 Music

  Young Fathers filled in for Iggy Pop, on his BBC Radio 6 Music show, with a two hour mix, ahead of their performance at The Biggest Weekend.

  www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b30g88

  
• 01 May, 2018

  Young Fathers: New Video 'Toy'

  On 9th March 2018, Young Fathers (Alloysious Massaquoi, Graham 'G' Hastings and Kayus Bankole) released their third album, 'Cocoa Sugar', via Ninja Tune. The record - produced, written and recorded by the band throughout 2017 - is Young Fathers' biggest commercial and critical success to date. Featuring the singles 'Lord', 'In My View' and 'Toy', 'Cocoa Sugar' builds on the widespread acclaim of their two previous full length records; 2014's Mercury Prize winning 'DEAD' and 2015's 'White Men Are Black Men Too'.

  Today, Young Fathers release the video for their latest single, 'Toy'.
  The video sees the band reignite their creative relationship with renowned Stink Films director Salomon Ligthelm, who approached the trio with the video concept after hearing the track. Ligthelm previously collaborated with Young Fathers on a video for 2014's 'Mr Martyr'.

  "The tone of the track is so visceral and abrasive, which I think marries the political subject matter perfectly. I honestly just really like the idea of seeing dictators behaving like spoilt little children - pissed with the world, because things aren't going their way. Looking at the political climate of our time, I'd say truth is certainly stranger than fiction."

  'Cocoa Sugar' is available on CD, LP, limited LP and via all digital services. It features a striking visual aesthetic, with cover photography from Julia Noni and creative direction from Tom Hingston.

  www.young-fathers.com
• 28 Mar, 2018

  Electric Fields Festival 2018

  The Electric Fields festival at Drumlanrig Castle in Scotland from 30th August to 1st September, features a whole host of Primary Talent artists including the headliner Noel Gallagher.

  ...Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
  ...Young Fathers
  ...Ride
  ...Ghostpoet
  ...The Horrors
  ...Sunflower Bean
  ...Avalanche Party

  www.electricfieldsfestival.com

  
• 24 Mar, 2018

  Young Fathers: London Roundhouse Live Review

  Young Fathers show at London's Roundhouse on 21st March is reviewed in The Line of Best Fit.

  www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/the-morning-after/young-fathers-bizarre-and-brilliant-as-ever-live-at-londons-roundhouse-22-0

• 12 Mar, 2018

  Young Fathers: 4 Star Album Review In The Independent

  Young Fathers new album 'Cocoa Tea', receives a 4 Star review in The Independent.
  See them on tour in the UK & Europe from 20th March.

  www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-reviews-young-fathers-cocoa-sugar-jonathan-wilson-david-byrne-a8245816.html

  
• 09 Mar, 2018

  Young Fathers: 4 Star Album Review In Guardian Music

  Young Fathers third album 'Cocoa Sugar', recieves a 4 Star review in Guardian Music.

  www.theguardian.com/music/2018/mar/08/young-fathers-cocoa-sugar-review-twisted-sounds-for-a-twisted-world