Poppy Ajudha releases her incredible debut album The Power In Us

Following the release of her latest single PLAYGOD, Poppy Ajudha gives us her highly anticipated, outstanding debut album THE POWER IN US. Poppy brilliantly addresses that we need a society that nurtures us instead of bringing our demons to life, and the tracks in THE POWER IN US, alongside Poppy’s stunningly powerful vocals, are truly therapeutic in times of global unrest, a pandemic and social injustice. The album champions artwork and imagery from acclaimed photographer and director Olivia Rose and designer Stone and Spear.

Poppy is an artist unafraid to stand up for what she believes in, addressing feminism, colonialism, gender politics, and other current social issues that she studied and grew up with in her lyrics. We are currently going through days of global unrest, an on-going pandemic and social injustice, and it undoubtedly puts a heavy weight on young people in particular and affects their mental health dramatically - Poppy brilliantly addresses that we do need a society that nurtures us instead of bringing our demons to life. Addressing mental health in songs such as Demons, while Mothers Sisters Girlfriends highlights pressures faced by women to live up to societal expectations and norms. Another notable track from the album includes London’s Burning, a commentary on the impact and importance of immigration on British Culture and is a testament to Poppy’s ever existing and impactful voice present throughout her stunning debut.

Most recently, PLAYGOD was playlisted across BBC Radio 1 and landed her Track of the Week on Greg James’ breakfast show. The track, inspired by the Alabama abortion bill, speaks up about women’s rights and questions a weaponised God complex among men. Poppy was also named Deezer’s Focus artist in April as well as landing the cover of the infamous Gay Times.

The 12-track album features an impressive range of musical collaborators, including a feature from British Jazz icon Nubya Garcia and production credits from the likes of Wyn Bennett (Janelle Monae, Goldlink, Haim) Karma Kid (Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Shygirl), Wesley Singerman (Anderson .Paak, Kendrick lamar, Pink Sweat), Joel Compass (FKA Twigs, Jorja Smith), Grammy nominated Itai Shapira and Taylor Dexter (Joji, Ray Blk).

About Poppy Ajudha:

Poppy Ajudha epitomises the uniquely diverse musical culture that exists in London, her birthplace and hometown. Born to a St Lucian father and British mother, her background, a 1st class degree in Anthropology, the London Jazz scene she has grown up in, and the musicians and creatives she regularly works with have all been pivotal in the forward thinking, socio-politically aware unique blend of Soul, R&B, Jazz and Pop that she is creating. Fans and media as far reaching as Barack Obama, Michaela Coel, Anderson Paak, Naomi Campbell, Mahalia, Tom Misch, Kae Tempest, Dazed, Fader, The Face, Radio 1, BBC 6Music and more have celebrated her.

Her releases have had over 100million streams, won her Jazz FM Soul Act of the Year and 2x UK Music Video Awards, seen her play at festivals around the world including Glastonbury, SXSW, La Biennale di Venezia, North Sea Jazz, New York Jazz and more.

• 02 November 2022 – BRIGHTON, Patterns
• 03 November 2022 – BRISTOL, Strange Brew
• 05 November 2022 – NOTTINGHAM, Rough Trade
• 06 November 2022 – MANCHESTER, Yes Pink Room
• 07 November 2022 – LEEDS, Belgrave Music Hall
• 09 November 2022 – LONDON, Heaven
• 19 November 2022 – AMSTERDAM, Melkweg Up
• 20 November 2022 – PARIS, Boule Noire
• 21 November 2022 – BRUSSELS, Botanique
• 23 November 2022 – BERLIN, PrivatClub