Lil Silva enlists Sampha, Little Dragon and more for debut album

Featuring Sampha, Ghetts, serpentwithfeet, BADBADNOTGOOD and more.

Lil Silva is releasing his debut album, titled Yesterday Is Heavy, via Nowhere Music Ltd. this July.

Over 10 years in the making, Yesterday is Heavy features contributions from Sampha, Ghetts, Little Dragon, serpentwithfeet, Elmiene, Skiifall, and BADBADNOTGOOD.

Coinciding with the announcement, Lil Silva has shared new track and video ‘Another Sketch’, which captures generations of Black Britons.

The Vinyl Factory is also releasing a limited edition 200g vinyl version of the album, featuring a hand-numbered sleeve.

Yesterday is Heavy follows Lil Silva’s last EP, Jimi, released on Good Years in 2016.

Pre-order Yesterday is Heavy in advance of its 16th September release; check out the artwork and tracklist below.

Tracklist:

1. Another Sketch
2. Be Cool ft. Little Dragon
3. Vera (Judah Speaks)
4. Leave It ft. Charlotte Day Wilson
5. September
6. To The Floor ft. BADBADNOTGOOD
7. Backwards ft. Sampha
8. What If? ft. Skiifall
9. Colours
10. About Us ft. Elmiene
11. Still ft. Sampha & Ghetts
12. Ends Now ft. serpentwithfeet

Photo: Bafic