TONY NJOKU — All Our Knives LP

Tony Njoku – All Our Knives LP arrives on the Studio Njoku imprint as a 12-inch vinyl, catalogue STUDIONJOKU001. The record gathers a striking roster of black British collaborators and folds electronic abstraction with falsetto-led pop songwriting, positioning the release at the intersection of ambient, beats-driven and classic pop sensibilities. The album opens with “Weapon”, a brooding entry point that sets a contemplative tone for the side. It is followed by “Catatonia (feat James Massiah)”, where the spoken-word presence of Massiah deepens the lyrical focus on cultural resistance. “Spirals” continues the forward-moving momentum, while “Eternity” offers a more expansive, cinematic stretch that broadens the record’s emotional range. The side closes with “The Slipstream (feat Ghostpoet)”, a track that leans into the album’s ambient pop undercurrents, and “All Our Knives Are Always Sharp (feat Coby Sey)”, a centerpiece that juxtaposes sharp lyrical phrasing with a spacious electronic backdrop. Side B begins with “Depleted (feat Tricky)”, a collaboration that injects a darker, introspective edge, before moving into “Spirit War Dub (feat Gaika)”, a dub-influenced moment that reinforces the record’s thematic focus on spiritual preparedness. “On The Back Of Forgiveness (feat Space Afrika)” provides a reflective pause, while “Safety (feat Labi Junior)” rounds out the journey with a hopeful, melodic closure that ties together the album’s philosophical and political strands. Within Tony Njoku’s evolving catalogue, All Our Knives LP consolidates his signature blend of electronic abstraction and cinematic composition, now amplified by a diverse set of voices. The release also marks the launch of Studio Njoku, a platform designed to nurture collaborative projects across Njoku’s creative community, suggesting a broader curatorial ambition for future output. For DJs, the record offers a range of entry points: the opening “Weapon” and “Depleted” work well as mood-setting moments in deeper sets, while “All Our Knives Are Always Sharp” and “Safety” provide more melodic lift for peak-time transitions. The varied collaborations give each track a distinct texture, allowing seamless mixing between introspective ambience and rhythmic drive. The physical edition is pressed on very limited blue vinyl, reflecting the release’s bespoke nature and the imprint’s commitment to tangible, collectible formats. Tony Njoku – All Our Knives LP, Studio Njoku, catalogue STUDIONJOKU001, 12-inch vinyl, 10 tracks. Tracklist: A1. Tony Njoku – Weapon A2. Tony Njoku – Catatonia (feat James Massiah) A3. Tony Njoku – Spirals A4. Tony Njoku – Eternity A5. Tony Njoku – The Slipstream (feat Ghostpoet) A6. Tony Njoku – All Our Knives Are Always Sharp (feat Coby Sey) A7. Tony Njoku – Depleted (feat Tricky) A8. Tony Njoku – Spirit War Dub (feat Gaika) A9. Tony Njoku – On The Back Of Forgiveness (feat Space Afrika) A10. Tony Njoku – Safety (feat Labi Junior)