Clash Issue 131 - Loyle Carner

Loyle Carner is the first face of Clash 131.

London wordsmith Loyle Carner has always sought to speak the truth. His gilded hip-hop sound blends soulful evocation with a desire for openness, his acclaimed catalogue – two Mercury placements, three BRIT nominations – standing out amongst his peers.

Even amid his storied work, new album ‘hopefully !’ shines like an evening star. Embracing fatherhood, and the questions that come with it, Loyle Carner has learned to ground himself, finding subtle yet pervasive joy in his coming-of-age.

An evolution that wipes the slate clean, ‘hopefully !’ locates the innocence in adulthood, with Loyle’s eloquent wisdom taking him to fresh artistic heights.

As he puts it: “For the first time, I had perspective on what I was doing. It was easier to be honest.”

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Words: Ana Lamond

Photography: Oliver Webb

Stylist: Luke Smith

Grooming: Marina Belfon-Rose

Set Design: Murdo Hepburn

Creative Direction: Rob Meyers