Tkay Maidza Releases New Single ‘WUACV’, Announces Live Shows

Tkay Maidza has shared a piercing new song, ‘WUACV’, today. At her wit’s end with the people around her, the Zimbabwean-born, Australian-raised, Los Angeles-based artist spits in her signature razor-sharp cadence, “Woke up and chose violence.” She says, “I wanted to write a song where I could express my bubbling anger toward people who had manipulated me during the last phase of my life.”

The third single from her upcoming new album, Sweet Justice, ‘WUACV’ is accompanied by a glossy monochrome official video directed by Bel Downie.

Listen to ‘WUACV’ HERE or watch the official video below.

The first female rapper signed to 4AD will release her second album, Sweet Justice, on 3 November. The follow-up to her 2016 self-titled debut includes the singles ‘Ring-A-Ling’ and ‘Silent Assassin’ (produced by Flume) as well collaborations with Lolo Zouaï, Amber Mark, Duckwrth, Stint and Kaytranada. The result of a dark night of the soul—and ensuing epiphany—that led to a series of professional and personal reckonings, Sweet Justice isn’t a revenge album, but it does stem from a profound sense of karma. In a traditional sense, it’s a breakup record: about Tkay splitting off from her self-doubt and warped sense of self; the toxic figures that populated the last chapter of her life; and the idea that she should stick to any one lane. Sweet Justice embodies the beautiful contradictions of Tkay’s art: it’s a coming-of-age record by someone who’s mastered the game; an album about karmic justice and accountability that’s bright, breezy and incredibly fun. In Tkay’s mind, it’s a rebirth album, harnessing the feminine power that was innate in her the whole time.

Sweet Justice follows the 3-year-long, 24 song-strong genre-bending Last Year Was Weird trilogy exploring Maidza’s own African-Australian experience. The project earned her a 2021 ARIA Awards win for Best Soul/R&B Release and an NME Award for Best Solo Act from Australia in 2022.

Following on from tours with Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa and Lizzo, Tkay will celebrate the release of Sweet Justice with headline shows in major cities in the US, UK and Europe this November. Tickets go on sale on Friday 8 September at 10AM local time with presales starting 24 hours earlier on Thursday 7 September at 10AM local time.

Tkay Maidza – Sweet Justice
3 November 2023 | 4AD 0649
Formats: DL, CD, black vinyl, Rough Trade exclusive orange/yellow splatter vinyl 

Standard black vinyl pre-orders made at participating indie retailers will receive an exclusive 7″ vinyl of her exhilarating cover of the Pixies’ 1988 classic, ‘Where Is My Mind?’ (available while stocks last). Head HERE for more information.

Tracklist
1. Love and Other Drugs
2. WUACV
3. Out of Luck (ft. Lolo Zouaï & Amber Mark)
4. What Ya Know
5. Won One
6. Love Again
7. WASP
8. Ghost!
9. Ring-a-Ling
10. Free Throws
11. Silent Assassin
12. Our Way
13. Gone to the West (ft. Duckwrth)
14. Walking On Air

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