Listen to Kae Tempest’s striking new single ‘Statue In The Square’

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Kae Tempest has shared a striking new single called ‘Statue In The Square’. Check it out below.Shared this morning (March 19), the track was first previewed on Nick Grimshaw’s BBC 6 Music show.

It sees the artist, lyricist, poet, playwright and author take on a raw, honest approach.‘Statue In The Square’ features an eye-catching emphasis on rhythm, as Tempest delivers hard-hitting lyrics in a fast flow, making a nod to their early days as an open mic MC.Produced by Fraser T Smith (Stormzy, Adele, Dave) this marks their first track released since 2022’s ‘I Saw Light’ – a single that featured Grian Chatten of Fontaines D.C.

and appeared in the album ‘The Line Is A Curve.’ It also captures the business of the streets of London, and the voices that they hear around them.“There is power in showing up for yourself and showing up for your people.

I hope this song powers you up. I hope it moves you. Take courage my friends we got this,” Tempest said of the new track.Check it out below, alongside a video directed by Boy Dykes and featuring numerous voices from the community.