Name: Sweet Justice
Brand: Tkay Maidza

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4AD0629LP

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

With Bonus 7".

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-11-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0191400062917

Total Cap

Black LP

Bonus disc: Yes

4AD0629LPE

Orange

Orange / Yellow Splatter

[r28817032]

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format: Yes

With Bonus 7" and CD

1750

0191400062931

Orange LP | Rough Trade Exclusive

4AD0629CD

0191400062924

CDx2 | Rough Trade Exclusive

Artist

Tkay Maidza

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

Tkay Maidza is an Australian artist known for her unique blend of hip-hop, pop, and electronic music. With her infectious energy and captivating stage presence, she has quickly gained a loyal fanbase and critical acclaim. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in Australia, Tkay's diverse background influences her music, resulting in a sound that is both refreshing and boundary-pushing. Her powerful lyrics and catchy hooks have earned her collaborations with artists such as Troye Sivan and Killer Mike. Whether she's performing on stage or creating new music in the studio, Tkay continues to push the boundaries of what it means to be an artist.

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“I’m never choosing compliance,” a defiant Maidza utters ‘Ring-A-Ling’; a warning from the Zimbabwean-born, Australian-raised, Los Angeles-based rapper, singer and producer and a mantra for Sweet Justice. Produced by Two Fresh, Tkay says of ‘Ring-A-Ling’, “I wanted to make an empowering song that tells others that my biggest focus are my goals.”

The result of a dark night of the soul - and ensuing epiphany - that led to a series of professional and personal reckonings, Sweet Justice isn’t a revenge album, but it does stem from a profound sense of karma. In a traditional sense, it’s a breakup record: about Tkay splitting off from her self-doubt and warped sense of self; the toxic figures that populated the last chapter of her life; and the idea that she should stick to any one lane.&nbsp;

After severing ties with old friends, she found some new ones on the same creative wavelength: Canadian producers Stint and Kaytranada, and fellow Australian Flume, all of whom contribute production. Sweet Justice is an album that embodies the beautiful contradictions of Tkay’s art: it’s a coming-of-age record by someone who’s mastered the game; an album about karmic justice and accountability that’s bright, breezy and incredibly fun. In Tkay’s mind, it’s a rebirth album, a record about harnessing the feminine power that was innate in her the whole time.

Tkay Maidza says, “Sweet Justice was a way for me to channel my emotions from what I’ve experienced in the last two years. It’s a diary of things and thoughts I’ve kept to myself. Making the record was a healing experience and I’m grateful to have worked with producers who have inspired me throughout my career.”

Sweet Justice follows the 3-year-long, 24 song-strong genre-bending Last Year Was Weird trilogy exploring Maidza’s own African-Australian experience. The project earned her a 2021 ARIA Awards win for Best Soul/R&amp;B Release and an NME Award for Best Solo Act From Australia in 2022. Following on from tours with Billie Eilish and Dua Lipa, Tkay is currently in the southern hemisphere for arena shows with Lizzo with her own headline shows to be announced soon.&nbsp;

Bonus CD - The full album but instrumental.

Bonus 7" - A cover of the Pixies&nbsp;Where Is My Mind backed by Where Is My Mind (Instrumental).

Sweet Justice

Music GB

Discover Sweet Justice by Tkay Maidza. The highly anticipated album from the first female rapper signed to 4AD. Includes the earth-shuddering single 'Silent Assassin'. Available in various formats. Label: 4AD.