TĀLĀ links with Jazz Alonso on new single

Born in London to an Iranian father and an English mother, TĀLĀ has spent her artistic career turning cultural meeting points into creative possibility. Raised in a household where the sounds of Iranian icon Googoosh could sit alongside Michael Ball, garage, R&B and hip hop, she was immersed in a diverse musical sphere from the very start. Encouraged by her father to pick up instruments, she developed a unique approach to musical expression that would later become one of the defining qualities of her work.

That openness to experimentation, combined with a deep connection to both her British and Iranian heritage, has allowed TĀLĀ to build a sound that feels entirely her own. Her breakthrough arrived in 2014 with the self-produced EP The Duchess, released through Aesop Records, a release which instantly marked her as a distinctive voice within the UK music landscape, blending electronic production, R&B influences and elements drawn from her cultural background.

Momentum followed quickly; industry recognition arrived through selections for Channel 4’s Future Sounds, Vevo’s DSCVR and Dazed’s 100 Most Influential Creatives, while sold out headline performances at venues including The Courtyard and The ICA further confirmed her status as a must watch artist. The following year’s Malika EP reflected her global outlook by bringing together artists from different corners of the world, including Egyptian rappers Sadat and Fifty, Turkish pop star Atiye, South Korean group Wa$$up and R&B artist BANKS.

Over the years she’s worked alongside artists including Naughty Boy, Chynna, Jarreau Vandal and Emeli Sandé, while also linking up with producers such as DJ Dahi and Neenyo. Now TĀLĀ opens up a new chapter with the release of “11-11 (We Are),” the latest single from her forthcoming album titled 11. Following previous releases “Ghosts” and “I Need It,” the track continues to showcase her ability to pair electronic production and R&B into something emotionally compelling and sonically immersive.

Co-written with collaborator Jazz Alonso, “11-11 (We Are)” revolves around ideas of inner strength, connection and self-discovery, captured in a track that formed during an all-night session at TĀLĀ’s former London studio, where the pair worked while repeatedly watching Alejandro Jodorowsky’s film Holy Mountain. Brought in by the bubble of sonic textures and whispered vocalisations, the pulse of bass and rattle of hi hats ushers in a grooving alternative pop scene capped by TĀLĀ’s slick vocal delivery, casting a moody and utterly engrossing soundscape.

Peppered with passages of alluring melodic flourishes and driven by the steady punch of drums, “11-11 (We Are)” sees TĀLĀ and Jazz Alonso serve up an infectious jam that’s memorable, original and wholly immersive all at once. As she continues to go from strength to strength on her exciting musical adventure, we can’t wait to see what TĀLĀ has in store for the rest of 2026 and beyond.

Listen to 11-11 (We Are) below

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