Essex Honey

about this album

Essex Honey is the fifth album by British artist Devonté Hynes, best known for his musical project Blood Orange. The project was released on August 29, 2025, through Domino Recordings & RCA Records. Essex Honey marks Dev Hynes' debut studio album on RCA Records following his signing with the label in September 2022. In a May 2024 interview with Esquire, he first revealed that he was working on new material. The album was created during a period of grief and reflection on his upbringing in Essex, intertwined with how music has inspired and healed him throughout his life. Hynes aims to process these emotions amid a cultural moment marked by "collective grief and loss", seeking resolution and acceptance. The record is described as a personal exploration of grief and his Essex roots, with nods to artists such as Elliott Smith, The Replacements, Sufjan Stevens and his own earlier work. Hynes self-produced and wrote the album, with songwriting contributions from the featured artists. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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