British singer-songwriter Mahalia celebrates the release of her much-anticipated sophomore album, IRL, through Atlantic Records. The 13-song album is an exploration of her life journey, reflecting the different stages of her personal and artistic development.

IRL, an acronym for ‘in real life’, is an embodiment of Mahalia‘s authentic self. The album opens up about her experiences, offering listeners an opportunity to connect with the real-life stories that have shaped her. The album features a diverse roster of collaborations, including tracks such as “Terms and Conditions,” “Cheat” with JoJo, and “Ready.”

The album also houses collaborations with other talented artists. This includes “In My Head” with Joyce Wrice, “Wassup” with Destin Conrad and Kojey Radical, and “November” featuring Stormzy. Each song portrays a different facet of Mahalia’s life journey, adding unique layers to her authentic narrative.

About her new release, Mahalia shares, “This is a real reflection of the journeys I’ve had, what actually happened, and a celebration of everyone who got me there. There are names and family members I mention because it all helped in shaping who I am. I’m so proud of this album, and so proud of how much I challenged myself to just let those stories out.” She hopes that the personal and intimate nature of IRL will encourage listeners to contemplate their own life experiences.

The Leicester-born artist’s debut album, Love and Compromise, was launched in 2019. It enjoyed major success, with standout tracks like “What You Did” featuring Ella Mai, which has garnered over 108 million Spotify streams, and “Regular People” with Hamzaa and Lucky Daye.

Mahalia is all set to embark on her headlining In Real Life Tour, which kicks off on Oct. 8 at the O2 Academy in Leeds, U.K. The tour will see her performing across the U.K. and Europe, with shows in cities including Glasgow, Manchester, London, Paris, and Amsterdam. The tour will culminate on Nov. 7 at the Columbia Theatre in Berlin, Germany. Through this tour, Mahalia’s fans will get the chance to experience the soulful narrative of IRL live on stage.

With the release of IRL, Mahalia continues to inspire with her soulful narratives, authentic collaborations, and a profound reflection of her personal journey. The album is a testament to her creative resilience and evolution as an artist, as she brings her real-life stories to life through her music.