Today, BRIT award-winning artist Mabel releases her self-titled mixtape ‘Mabel’, including new focus track ‘Turn Me Up’, out now via Polydor Records.
The mixtape marks a bold reintroduction to the BRIT award-winning artist, offering a raw and unfiltered statement of who Mabel is today. Recorded over the past few months, largely at her home studio, the 9-track mixtape features a number of close collaborators, including a verse from Clavish and production by Oscar Scheller (PinkPantheress, Shygirl), Arthur Bean (Central Cee) and more. Blending multiple genres and reconnecting with her acclaimed earlier sound, the project captures the full spectrum of Mabel’s artistry and identity.
Speaking about the mixtape, Mabel said: “This mixtape being self-titled is an important moment for me because it feels like a reintroduction. It’s the first time since the very beginning of my career that I’ve felt this free making music and the project is a beautifully chaotic blend of all the things that make me who I am. When writing it I reflected a lot on my ten years in the industry and the tape ended up being a somewhat toxic love letter to the ups, downs and in between of everything I’ve experienced. I hope that when people listen to this project they truly get to know me better!”
The project includes previous singles ‘Benz’ ft. Clavish, ‘January 19’ and ‘Love Me Gentle’, as well as new focus track ‘Turn Me Up’. Produced by Oscar Scheller, the standout track is a dreamy, guitar-led cut laced with hypnotic riffs and deep, crashing percussion. Mabel glides effortlessly over the woozy production with understanded confidence. Speaking about ‘Turn Me Up’, Mabel added: “This track is definitely my favourite on the mixtape. It’s about the imperfect side of relationships and meeting your match for better or for worse!”
Mabel’s self-titled mixtape marks her first project since 2022’s studio album ‘About Last Night…’ and follows a string of critically acclaimed singles over the last year including, ‘All Over You’ ft. King Promise, ‘Vitamins’, ‘Stupid Dumb’ ft. Ty Dolla Sign and ‘Chat’.
Later this year, Mabel will embark on the ‘Right On Time’ UK and European headline tour, her first tour since 2020. Kicking off in Bristol on November 3rd, this tour will see Mabel perform seven dates across the UK and Europe, including shows in London, Paris, Stockholm and more. Reflecting the deeply personal nature of the mixtape, these special intimate shows will be a return to her roots and offer fans a closer, more personal experience with Mabel than ever before. Full dates below and limited tickets available here.
EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:
MON 3 NOV – THEKLA, BRISTOL
WED 5 NOV – CLUB ACADEMY, MANCHESTER
FRI 7 NOV – VILLAGE UNDERGROUND, LONDON
FRI 21 NOV – NALEN KLUBB, STOCKHOLM
MON 24 NOV – FRANNZ CLUB, BERLIN
TUE 25 NOV – PARADISO TOLHUISTUIN, AMSTERDAM
THU 27 NOV – NOUVEAU CASINO, PARIS
Mabel, born Mabel Alabama-Pearl McVey, is one of the UK’s brightest popstars. She has amassed twelve top 20 singles with hits like ‘Don’t Call Me Up’, ‘My Lover’ and ‘Fine Line’, two UK top 3 albums and won Best Female Solo at the BRITs. Mabel released her platinum-selling debut album ‘High Expectations’ in 2019 – the biggest-selling debut by a British woman that year. Released in 2022, Mabel’s sophomore album ‘About Last Night’ became her highest charting release to date, debuting at number two on the Official Charts and received critical acclaim from the likes of NME, The Observer and DIY. Mabel has now surpassed over 4.5 billion streams, and 8 million singles sold worldwide. She has also graced the cover of numerous publications including British GQ, Glamour, ES Mag and more.
‘Mabel’ Tracklist:
1. January 19
2. Right On Time
3. Lay Me Down
4. Run Me Down
5. Turn Me Up
6. Venus
7. Love Me Gentle
8. Benz ft Clavish
9. Is It Love?