Released: 21/10/22
On hugo, Loyle Carner wrestles with identity, fatherhood, race, and purpose in his most ambitious and cathartic album yet. Backed by widescreen production from kwes., Carner navigates personal trauma and societal tension with lyrical precision, shifting from intimate neo-soul to explosive hip hop. Featuring voices like poet John Agard and youth activist Athian Akec, hugo is a raw, urgent reflection on legacy, growth, and rising above adversity—an unflinching mirror held up to both self and society.