new avatar - Album by Kelela

BY Alexander Cole Published on July 10, 2026

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R&B star Kelela has been teasing her new album, "new avatar," and today, it arrived with features from PinkPantheress, Foushee, and more.

Kelela has always been an innovative voice in the R&B world, and her new album, new avatar, is another example of that. From the production to the vocals, this is an album that will take you into a new dimension. There are some features from A.K. Paul, Foushee, and even PinkPantheress. The hooks and melodies throughout the project are incredibly catchy. Meanwhile, Kelela's vocals continue to impress. Overall, it's just another solid project from the artist.

Release Date: July 10, 2026

Genre: R&B

Tracklist for New Avatar

idea 1
point blank
goin down
outta time ft. A.K. Paul
against me
crystalize
retaliation lullaby
linknb
don't piss me off
new life forms ft. Foushee
the bridge ft. PinkPantheress
if we meet again

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!