Multi-genre music artist Joy Okadokun has a new album coming out in September and in anticipation of the September 25 release of “Hope Is A Heavy Thing”, she is embarking on a tour beginning next month.

Tickets for the upcoming tour go on sale July 31 at 10am local time.

Included on the new album is a collaboration with Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold.

Oladokun spoke on her upcoming album saying, “to understand your future you have to confront your past.’ This is the driving theme behind ‘Hope Is A Heavy Thing’.  It’s a collection of 12 songs that I wrote to help myself find my light again after burning out. Produced in Nashville, New York, and the back of a speeding tour bus, this album is sonically an homage to all of the music that inspires me. On this record you’ll find music that nods the brilliance of the Soulquarians, the rawness of Bob Dylan, the rhythms of afrobeats, and the sampling prowess of J Dilla. Not to mention a callback to the Ronettes and a few songs that find inspiration in rock and roll protest music of the 60’s and 70’s. You’ll also find me at the most authentic I’ve been able to be as an artist. It is a record I wrote for anyone who finds themselves wondering how to hope in these times. Sometimes it means looking back and digging through the muck to find what’s worth fighting for again.”

Born to Nigerian immigrants, Oladokun is a queer musician of colour who blends African beats, folk, soul, pop, and rock to create a sound all her own.

She has performed on:
“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
“The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon”
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
CBS Saturday Morning’s “Saturday Sessions”
the “Today” Show
“Austin City Limits”
NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk Concert” series

And has collaborated or performed with:
Chris Stapleton
Brandi Carlile
Maxo Kahan
Jack Antonoff
Jason Isbell
Noah Kahan
John Mayer
Hozier
My Morning Jacket
Tyler Childers
Pink Seats$
Leon Bridges
Manchester Orchestra

Joy Oladokun tour dates:
Aug 15 at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN
Aug 28 at the Topaz Farm in Portland, OR
Oct 5 at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, TX
Oct 16 at The Heights Theater in Houston, TX
Oct 17 at the Scoot Inn in Austin, TX
Oct 20 at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix, AZ
Oct 21 at The Observatory North Park in San Diego, CA
Oct 23 at The Bellwether in Los Angeles, CA
Oct 25 at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco, CA
Oct 27 at the Aladdin Theater in Portland, OR
Oct 29 at the Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver, BC
Oct 30 at the Moore Theatre in Seattle, WA
Nov 2 at The Complex in Salt Lake City, UT
Nov 4 at the Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO
Nov 6 at The Granada Theater in Lawrence, KS
Nov 7 at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul, MN
Nov 8 at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, IL
Nov 11 at the Warsaw Concerts in Brooklyn, NY
Nov 12 at the Music Hall in Ardmore, PA
Nov 13 at the Howard Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Nov 15 at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw, NC
Nov 17 at the Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte, NC
Nov 18 at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, GA
Nov 19 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN
April 25 at the Moon Crush in Miramar Beach, FL