Speech Debelle back on Big Dada, releases new single as free download

Speech Debelle has returned to Big Dada to release her comeback single.

Debelle fell out with the label soon after winning the 2009 Mercury Music Prize, suggesting that it did not properly promote her debut album Speech Therapy to capitalise on her victory.

"The Mercury Prize was on Tuesday, and on Friday there were no more physical albums in the shops," she said at the time. "I wasn't disappointed that it didn't sell well, I was disappointed in the people I was working with."

However, after releasing free download 'Blaze Up A Fire' in August, Debelle has now returned to Big Dada for her upcoming second album Freedom Of Speech.

"Two years since winning the 2009 Mercury Music Prize for her debut album, Speech Therapy, and having ridden a rollercoaster through life since then, Speech Debelle is ready to drop her second collection of music," the label confirmed.

The first single and a free download is 'Studio Backpack Rap'. "From political to musical revolution, Speech describes the track as being 'all about virtual instrumentation and an ode to Kwes the producer'," the label added.

It continued: "Over a catchy, bumping, jostling piece of music, Speech lays out clever, witty lyrics about the high-tech, low-gloss DIY attitude which has relevance far beyond just creating music.

"Optimistic, sly, funny and an undeniable head-nodder, it's a long way from Speech Therapy, while showcasing just one aspect of her remarkable new album."

Freedom of Speech will be released via Big Dada Recordings in February 2012.

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Watch the Speech Debelle 'Studio Backpack Rap' music video below: