Albums, he is now released 2520 per week (approximate figure). To help you sort through, here is the HEBDO selection of Radio Nova albums not to be missed.
Keziah Jones – Alive & Kicking (Sanyaolu Music / Because Music)
Keziah Jones returns after ten years of absence with a real manifesto recorded live in Lagos, Nigeria. He mixes revisited classics, two new songs, “Melissa” and “Rainy Saturday” and the covers of The Police and Rick James. The album, recorded with its longtime musicians, marks a new era for Keziah Jones, pioneer of Blufunk. A unique style, Blues fusion, funk, punk and Yorubas rhythms, which inspired artists like Burna Boy or Wizkid.
FKA twigs – Eusexua (Atlantic Records)
A state, filled with euphoria, after having danced all night in clubs where time is no longer a constraint, is that Fka Twigs has in store for us with his new album Eusex. For the past few months, Twigs has been distillating clues to his networks and three titles- “Eusexua, Perfect Stranger” and “Drums of Death ” – which announce a new project perfect to support your Nights in Rave. Or your dream (more sensual) nights. Eusexit is ultimately a state of euphoria that transpires, a magnificent and meditative state.
Army – Airbag Woke Me Up (Because)
The feather soaked in the universe of Ken Loach, Jeshi is a voice of a boxed, sacrificed generation. The rapper from East London delivers an aerial spleen who confronts Drill and 2step. After his first album Universal Credit – Much appreciated in the editorial staff – Jeshi returns with new raw texts, without artifice, but with new musicality. His latest teaser “Saint or Sinner”, a collaboration with the rising star of Leicester Sainté, sets the tone. A painting of his own, to put yourself in the ears from January 24.
Youssoupha – AMOUR SUPREME (99 Revolution)
Youssoupha is back in light with AMOUR SUPREMEa new album placed under the sign of spirituality, elevation, and the celebration of its cultural wealth. More tender, more contemplative, this album explores more rare themes and sounds in Youssoupha’s music, which does not forget what makes these texts crisp: punching and incisive punchlines. From the first to the thirteenth titles, they are linked and each sting their turn, magnified by instrumental with various styles between rap, gospel, soul, griots and Afrobeat.
Central Cee – CAN’T RUSH GREATNESS (Columbia Records)
Pour Central CEE plus albums come out, the more they are provided. After a 14 titles in 2021 and a 15 titles in 2022, Central EEC continues to always delight these fans a little more with CAN’T RUSH GREATNESSa third album of 17 titles. Between the US rap gratin with Lil Baby, Lil Durk or 21 Savage, the new head of Puerto Rican pop with Young Miko or the local stars Skepta and Dave, Central CEE offers the best casting he has ever gathered on an album.
TEDDY SWIMS : I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Part 2
We had loved his title Bad Dreams (to the point of adding it to the Nova playlist), released at the start of the 2024 school year, and we had to wait until the beginning of 2025 to finally see going out I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Part 2 by Teddy Swims. Surrounded by the most beautiful voices of the American RNB scene like Giveon or Muni Long, Teddy Swims enchants us with his sweet voice, slightly broken, in an album imbued with melancholy and poetry.
