KOJEY RADICAL – DON’T LOOK DOWN

Description

Released on September 19, 2025, Don’t Look Down is the deeply introspective sophomore album from East London polymath Kojey Radical, serving as a raw and honest follow up to his Mercury Prize nominated debut. Conceptually framed around the highs and lows of a single party, the 16-track record explores the disorienting “view from the top” as Kojey grapples with success, imposter syndrome, and the shifting dynamics of his personal relationships. Sonically, the project is a rich, experimental tapestry that weaves together golden age hip-hop, jazz, disco, and neo-funk, featuring a community-focused roster of guests including Ghetts, MNEK, Jaz Karis, and Bawo. From the anxious, observational energy of lead single “Conversation” to the sprawling, jazz-infused grooves of “Expensive,” the album showcases a artist comfortable with his own flaws while striving for transparency. The journey culminates in the vulnerable closer “Baby Boy,” a poignant reflection on fatherhood and generational legacy that features a recording of Kojey’s own son, effectively grounding the album’s celebrity-induced angst in the quiet reality of home. By balancing club-ready hedonism with profound spiritual questioning, Don’t Look Down cements Kojey Radical as one of the most vital and poetically gifted voices in modern British music.