Nealo announces new album November Medicine – and shares new single 'Only Human'

Three years after the release of his powerful debut album, All The Leaves Are Falling, Nealo has announced that his eagerly awaited follow-up LP, November Medicine, will be out on November 17.

To coincide with the announcement, he's shared a new single from the project, 'Only Human'.

"'Only Human' is unique because it’s the first song I have written that sounds distinctly Irish," the Dublin rapper and spoken word artist comments. "It is original in that it blends elements of hip hop, spoken word, along with traditional Irish sounds and spirituality.

“It’s about the overwhelming feeling of meeting someone and knowing that your whole lives are now intertwined forever," he continues. "It’s about meeting your soulmate in a messed-up world, where things seem to be falling apart. You attach yourself to this feeling because it is so beautiful, and it makes you feel safe and connected. At the end of the day, all we're really searching for is connection. In the song, I'm talking about how good it feels to be with that person, just to walk with them. I'd sacrifice so much to be with that person and have them in my life. I want to show them everything about my life, where I came from, where I grew up, all the bad and good in that area, and all the bad and good in myself.”

November Medicine

The song was created during a retreat in Doolin, Co. Clare, in December 2020 – with Susan O'Neill, Gemma Doherty from Saint Sister, and producers Royal Yellow (Mark O'Brien) and Adam Shanahan.

November Medicine is being described as the LP that taught Nealo "how to love himself, how to celebrate himself."

"Across nine songs and four voice notes, Nealo lays everything out," the album's description reads. "With a voice that’s smoked a million cigarettes and screamed through a hundred hardcore shows he offers up himself, the end of his ten year relationship, his depression and his determination to heal. His honesty is severe and his tone is warm."

The album will also feature the previously released tracks 'Forest', featuring Morgana of Saint Sister, and 'Tears You Cry', featuring Jehnova. Other collaborations on November Medicine include Rebel Phoenix, among others.

Ahead of the release of November Medicine on November 17, listen to 'Only Human' below:

November Medicine Tracklisting:

1. Love Ya
2. Absent Hearted
3. Spirit Totem
4. Forest Feat. Morgana
5. On Blanch Interlude
6. Tears You Cry Feat. Jehnova
7. I Know Feat. Shiv
8. What Colour Would Our Friendship Be? Feat. Rebel Phoenix
9. Bucko, Wilbur, Frankie & The Acid (interlude)
10. Cereal Feat. Morgana, Rach & Uly
11. Rosemary
12. Tiny Birds Interlude
13. Only Human