BBC News
·Aug 2026
Kamal on making music for 'real ones' and Dave collaboration
Singer-songwriter Kamal has released his debut 13-track album after building recognition through songs including “Homebody” and “Blue.” The album features Dave on “The People That Saved Me,” extending a relationship that began with Kamal’s appearance on Dave’s 2021 track “Mercury,” while Kamal has also collaborated with Central Cee. Kamal says he prioritizes honest, vulnerable writing and remains focused on long-term fans rather than celebrity endorsements. His album explores love, heartbreak, depression and friendship, while his mixed Trinidadian, Belizean, English and Palestinian background informs his musical identity. He also criticizes the fast, oversaturated nature of social-media-driven music while acknowledging that platforms such as TikTok can give emerging artists opportunities.