I’m so blown away and excited to have won the
@MercuryPrize
. An absolute dream come true to win something that celebrates the art of the album and British music. I’m lost for words and so so grateful for all the love I’m receiving. Nothing can describe...
I’m so proud and over the moon to say that my album ‘KIWANUKA’ has been nominated for a Grammy!!!!! I can’t believe it. So excited that I could pop. My mind is well and truly blown!!!
@RecordingAcad
@dangermousejuke
#GRAMMYs
An honour to have KIWANUKA on the
@MercuryPrize
shortlist. Thank you for all your support so far and congrats to the other shortlisted artists 👏🏿👏🏿
#HyundaiMercuryPrize
With so many folks getting together with family and friends, there’s a lot to celebrate this summer. Here’s a playlist of songs I’ve been listening to lately—it's a mix of old and new, household names and emerging artists, and a whole lot in between.
RIP Bill Withers. Pretty much the reason I started writing songs. A true 🐐. Me,
@blkfootwhtfoot
,
@Joeleckels
and the man himself at the Fonda Theatre in 2012. Thanks for the pic Joel.
I’m sick and tired of hearing about young black men being shot down like animals. It’s senseless and it shows how some people really treat black people. Just like animals we get slaughtered and shown zero respect RIP Ahmaud Arbery Justice for him and his family now.
So so honoured to be nominated for a
@MOBOAwards
this evening. Good luck to all the nominees tonight and let’s continue to celebrate the beautiful music of black origin. My friend since day 1.
I never want to take making music for granted ever again. This is one of the lessons this last year and a half has taught me. So it's my pleasure to share with you 'Beautiful Life'. Even in the dark times there's some beauty. Even when it's not easy.
"When I heard that record, it blew my mind... it changed my whole outlook on music."
Listen again: Michael on last night's An Album That Changed Your Life on
@BBCR1
(>> 31 mins):
👉🏿 NEW ALBUM - ‘KIWANUKA’ - OUT 25TH OCTOBER 👈🏿
▶︎▶︎ Pre-order now ◀︎◀︎
👉🏿 NEW SINGLE - ‘YOU AIN’T THE PROBLEM’ - TONIGHT’S
@BBCR1
#HottestRecord
👈🏿
▶︎▶︎ Listen now ◀︎◀︎
🎥Watch
Black Lives Matter. Black people continue to get murdered by police in America even since the murder of George Floyd. Most recent is the killing of Rayshard Brooks. Black Lives continue to be stolen with no thought whatsoever. Keep vigilant. RIP George Floyd, RIP Rayshard Brooks.
... the gratitude I’m feeling right now. Much love to you all and can not wait to get back out on the road and see all your faces 🙌🏿🙌🏿❤️❤️
📷 Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
#HyundaiMercuryPrize
Happy New Year Folks!! Thank u so much for all your support and I can’t wait to play to y’all in 2020 🎸 2019 was crazy!! I Can’t wait for this next decade 🙌🏿🙌🏿
So excited to announce my first ever live album!!! It’s called ‘Out Loud!’ And it’s out on
@RSDUK
(21st April) on 12” Vinyl. Featuring performances from my last 2 UK tours. Stocked in as many UK independent record stores as possible. So amped!!
'KIWANUKA' IS OUT NOW 🙌🏿🔥
Very special November 2020 headline show at London's Alexandra Palace
@Yourallypally
announced too!! Find out how to get first access to tickets: 🎸
3 Years and counting!! We’re on the best adventure. Life with you @ charlottekiwanuka is a life like no other. Happy Anniversary ❤️❤️❤️
#marriedlife
#wife
Got my first cameo!!
@yesterdaymovie
is out now in cinemas and I’m in it 😜😜. Thanks
@HimeshJPatel
for coming to the
@glastofest
show. ✌🏿✌🏿 Go see it at a cinema near you 🙏🏿
📷 Jodie Canwell
We made a record and I’m excited 😜. Blown away by the response. thank you for all the ❤️. 📸 Inflo .........PS tell all your friends 🙌🏿🙌🏿
@DangerMouseJuke
1/2: Following medical advice, Michael Kiwanuka has today been diagnosed with acute viral Laryngitis, forcing the unfortunate postponement of the remaining dates on his March UK tour, including this evening’s show at Brixton Academy...[cont]
For
@AlbumDayUK
my favourite album to escape to is Inspiration Information by
@shuggieotis
. The album is like a sunny dream that lasts from the beginning to the end. Beautiful colours and melodies. To me the whole album sounds like what golden hour looks like.
#MyAlbumEscape
I barely have the words to describe the other night. The sound of that room with you all in it I’ll never forget. The music came alive because of your energy and ❤️. I’m forever grateful!
📸 Jodie Canwell
It’s my absolute pleasure to tell you about
@jodie_canwell
and the film she made about me touring the UK last year. It’s called ‘Out Loud’. It’s coming soon but if you’re in the north east of England on the 22nd July, go and check out the screening
@hitthebarltd
in Middlesbrough