
Mustafa details debut project and unveils new single "Ali"
31 March 2021, 13:10
| Written by
Cerys Kenneally
Muslim poet and singer/songwriter Mustafa has announced his debut project When Smoke Rises, and has unveiled new single "Ali" to accompany the news.
"Ali" marks Mustafa's first new outing of 2021, following last year's "Air Forces" and "Stay Alive" singles that will also feature on his debut project.
The new track is accompanied by a self-directed video.
The Toronto-based artist's debut project will feature a collaboration with Sampha.
Tracklist:
- Stay Alive
- Air Forces
- Separate
- The Hearse
- Capo (Feat. Sampha)
- Ali
- What About Heaven
- Come Back
"Ali" is out now. Mustafa's When Smoke Rises project will be released 28 May via Regent Park Songs, and is available to pre-order now.
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