Following the lukewarm reception of his 2020 album R.Y.C, and then first single of this album cycle, ‘2gether’, Guernsey’s own generally alt-electro producer Mura Masa has announced the arrival of his 4th full-length LP Demon Time for September 16th, you can find pre-order information here. While the first single did just come and go, the most recent of the offerings do seem to have gone down better with fans. Single number 2 – ‘bbycakes’ was a collaboration with Lil Uzi Vert, PinkPantheress and Shygirl – brought the standard back to a little closer than we expected, and now ‘Blessing Me’ (featuring Pa Salieu and Skillibeng) continues that trend with its muted alt-RnB beats and general swagger. You can hear the new track below.
In a statement, Mura Masa – who from this point on I’ll refer to by his birthname Alexander Crossan – explained that the album’s title came from “those early morning hours at a party or with friends where a delivish yet innocent sense of mischief prevails”, elaborating, “It’s devil on the shoulder type fun. Not necessarily the most wholesome, but it’s a really good time.” He then went on to explain that people need, “vicarious, escapist music now. So that’s where this demon time idea came from – how do we soundtrack the 1am to 5am period where you start doing stupid shit that you don’t regret but wouldn’t do again when it emerges again post-lockdown?”
Aside from the features we’re already aware of – PinkPantheress, Shygirl etc. – Crossan is also boasting a few other high-profile artists on his album, no surprise there. Slowthai will be returning for another round after the great success that was their last hit single ‘Deal Wiv It’, Lil Yachty and Unknown T join forces for a moment on ‘No Ish’, Shygirl also made the cut for not one… but two tracks, with them as of yet unheard ‘Hollaback Bitch’. You can check out the full roster here.
While the announcement hasn’t, yet, come with the news of an accompanying tour, Mura Masa has got a bunch of UK dates already lined up for the summer. With appearances at Loves Saves The Day, Glastonbury, and All Points East Festival, there is definitely a lot of empty space to fit in a few dates on a tour. You can check out all of the dates for UK and Europe here.
