As they prepare to launch their first album in over a decade, Rizzle Kicks share the project’s latest single ‘Vice’ – an infectious, jazz-infused pop ANTHEM, which sees the duo continue to explore lyrical themes of love and personal growth.
Produced by Owen Cutts (Stormy) and co-produced by Alex Wellswho recorded the first ever demo of two of the band’s most iconic hits “Down with the Trumpets” and “Mama Do The Hump”the sultry track serves as the follow-up to drop singles ‘Spear’, ‘Gumdrop’ and “New Sport”.
Watch the official music video for ‘Vice’ – directed by Yigit Karaca – below:
To be released on Friday, February 14, 2025 via BMG, Rizzle Kick’s third studio album “Competition is for losers” see Jordan Stephens and Harley Sule return to the pop music space sober, both in love and equipped with life lessons, self-awareness, and self-development that they’ve built on separately—while maintaining their sense of humor that has always set them apart from other artists.
The record consists of 14 life-affirming songs and contains collaborations with artists, including Maverick Sabre, Lex Cupid, Mick Jenkins and DJ Premier.
Rizzle Kicks – “Competition is for Losers” Tracklist
1. Bad tattoo
2. Spear
3. New sport
4. Everything is customized
5. Pleasure & Pain (with Maverick Sabre)
6. Good luck
7. It’s a tricky one
8. New Energy (with Mick Jenkins)
9. Vice
10. Gumdrop
11. What are your plans?
12. Afternoon Tea (with Lex Amor)
13. Love & joy
14. Undefeated (with DJ Premier)
To support the LP’s release, Jordan and Harley will host a series of album signings up and down the country, before embarking on a mini headline tour this spring.
Check out all the dates below:
Rizzle Kicks album signing dates:
Sat 15 Feb – Reflex, Newcastle – 4pm
Sun 16 Feb – Wax and Beans, Manchester – 6pm
Mon 17 Feb – HMV Vault, Birmingham – 5.30pm
Tue 18 Feb – Rough Trade Denmark St, London – 5pm
Wed 19 Feb – Resident, Brighton – 6pm
Rizzle Kicks Tour Dates:
March 19 – O2 Ritz, Manchester [SOLD OUT]
Fri 21 March – O2 Institute, Birmingham [SOLD OUT]
Sat 22 March – O2 Forum Kentish Town, London [SOLD OUT]
Fri 16 May – The Great Escape – Brighton Dome, Concert Hall [SOLD OUT]
Fri July 11 – Castlefield Bowl, Manchester
“COMPETITION IS FOR LOSER” can be pre-ordered / pre-saved here.
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