British singer and songwriter Sekou has released his mixtape ‘In A World We Don’t Belong Pt. 1’, featuring lead single “Love Language.” The 5-track project arrived ahead of his sold-out headline show at London’s Bush Hall on November 20th. The mixtape showcases Sekou’s musical warmth and emotional depth, balancing joyous energy with vulnerable introspection.
Opening tracks “Never Gunna Give You Up” and “Catching Bodies” establish an immediately engaging tone before transitioning to lead single “Love Language,” an emotional ballad that premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record. The single asks for reciprocity through soft lyricism and inherent innocence, accompanied by a video that balances modern and nostalgic aesthetics. The mixtape closes with “About Last Night” and “Keep My Love,” the latter a heartfelt finale that reveals maturity beyond Sekou’s 21 years.
The release marks a significant moment for the rising artist, who made the Top 10 shortlist of BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2024 poll and became the youngest ever BRIT nominee with a Rising Star Award nomination. Sekou has performed on Later… with Jools Holland and the 2025 TIFF Tribute Awards, collaborated with Justin Bieber, Central Cee, and Kevin Abstract, and earned praise from Elton John. His recent opening slot for FLO across UK and Europe venues, including London’s O2 Brixton Academy, drew acclaim from CLASH Magazine, who called his performance “perfect.”