17th October, rising star Hope Tala continues her upward trajectory with the release of brand new single ‘Jumping The Gun’. Alongside this release, Hope makes the highly-anticipated announcement of her debut album, ‘Hope Handwritten’, which will release digitally on February 28th via PMR Records. News on a physical release to follow in the next month.
Over the past few months, Hope has been on a spectacular rise building anticipation for her debut album. With ‘Jumping The Gun’ now serving as the fifth release from the forthcoming project, she continues to gain momentum, showing no signs of slowing down.
Listen to ‘Jumping The Gun’ below:
Speaking on the making of ‘Jumping The Gun’, Hope shares; “It’s a funny coincidence that one of the percussion elements in this song is a clicking pen. I didn’t realise the link between this and the album title – Hope Handwritten – for some time. ‘Jumping the Gun’ is one of the first songs I wrote for the album and is one of only two that made it from the very first draft I wrote in 2021 onto the final track list – I never once considered letting it go.”
‘Jumping The Gun’ follows a string of successful singles, including ‘I Can’t Even Cry’, ‘Bad Love God’, ‘Thank Goodness’, and most recently ‘Shiver’. Each of these tracks have garnered widespread acclaim, with fans and critics praising Hope’s ability to seamlessly fuse diverse musical influences while maintaining her unmistakable sound. The new single continues that trend, pairing a punchy R&B beat with Hope’s golden, ethereal vocals – a combination that perfectly displays her innovative approach to music.
As Hope gears up for the release of her debut album in 2025, excitement continues to build around her rising profile. With a series of successful releases and a sold-out tour, this next chapter in her career is set to be a monumental one, cementing her status as a breakout artist to watch.
After revealing the title of her debut album, Hope shares what it means to her; “The title contains multiple meanings; I write most of my lyrics by hand in a notebook, hence ‘handwritten’, and I’ve put so much of my heart and soul into this music, which is where the self-titled element came from – but it also communicates what I believe is the crux of the record, which is the struggle to hold on to the feeling of hope.”
Clash – “New single ‘Shiver’ is aptly titled – a feast of emotion, it’s gripping from first note to last. Retaining the beguiling innocence of her earlier work, the song revels in maturity, with Hope’s incisive vocal framing her experiences perfectly.”
Notion – “Hope Tala’s ‘Shiver’ beautifully encapsulates the exhilarating tension of falling in love, combining an upbeat tempo with a soulful pop essence that showcases her unique artistry.”
