Nubiyan Twist return with Chasing Shadows, a record that reclaims the pulse, warmth and spontaneity of human connection in an increasingly digital world. The band’s fifth studio album blends jazz, afrobeat, hip hop and electronic textures, exploring the space between the organic and the digital through music that feels alive, physical and deeply collaborative.
Created by real musicians in real rooms, Chasing Shadows is rooted in the chemistry, energy and unpredictability that only human connection can bring. As bandleader and producer Tom Excell explains, the album was shaped as something “joyous and defiantly human” — music that celebrates the chaos and magic of people creating together.
Following 2024’s acclaimed Find Your Flame, the album pushes Nubiyan Twist’s sound further into soulful new territory. It features new lead vocalist Eniola alongside a standout cast of guests, including Fatoumata Diawara, Joe Armon-Jones, Patrice Rushen, Bootie Brown, M.anifest and Mr Williamz, reflecting the band’s wide musical reach and collaborative spirit.
Across Chasing Shadows, Nubiyan Twist continue to look outward while keeping the focus firmly on positivity, community and shared experience. Crossing continents and styles with ease, the album is a vibrant celebration of collective strength and the enduring power of human creativity.
