hopefully !

Loyle Carner's fourth studio album, hopefully !, is a deeply personal and introspective journey into the complexities of fatherhood, childhood, and identity. Released on June 20, 2025, through Virgin EMI Records, this 37-minute jazz rap album is a tender meditation on early memories and generational reflection, marking a natural progression from Carner's previous introspective works.

The album features collaborations with notable artists such as Navy Blue and Nick Hakim, as well as a posthumous contribution from Carner's late mentor, Benjamin Zephaniah. Tracks like "feel at home," "in my mind," and "all i need" showcase Carner's signature genre-fluid style, blending jazz and hip-hop with a soulful and expressive touch.

hopefully ! is not just an album but a love letter to Carner's daughter, exploring themes of love, vulnerability, and the ever-shifting idea of identity. The album's opening words, "beautiful accidents," set the tone for a record that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. With its introspective lyrics and expansive musical range, hopefully ! is a testament to Loyle Carner's growth as an artist and his ability to connect with listeners on a profound level.