East London producer and DJ IZCO announces his debut solo studio album ‘Powerscroft’, set for release on 1 May via Brownswood Recordings. The album’s first single, ‘Strike a Pose’ featuring the vocals of Camille Munn offers an early glimpse into the project.
Named after the road where he grew up, ‘Powerscroft’ marks a defining new chapter for an artist who has spent the past decade shaping the sound of UK dance music. Drawing from jungle, broken beat, grime, garage, soul and dub, the album channels the energy of the dancefloor while remaining deeply rooted in memory, instinct and identity. It captures what it feels like to be inside IZCO’s world, where thoughts, memories and influences collide.
The lead single ‘Strike a Pose’ distills that world into a powerful statement, blending broken beat, garage and soul. “It’s about when someone changes and it’s hard to recognise them anymore,” says IZCO. “The phrase has a few meanings, from confidence to putting on a brave face.” Whilst Camille Munn adds: “It’s about pushing forward. Enhancing self-control through resilience, inner understanding, and mastering emotions. Growth builds you, but it can also separate you, sometimes to the point where someone no longer feels recognisable.”
Beyond his solo work, IZCO is a label head, promoter and co-founder of the Brighter Days Family, a collective built on community, craft and cooperation. With ‘Powerscroft’, he steps fully into the spotlight, presenting his most personal and fully realised body of work to date. “This album is about channeling my true musical personality and character,” he says. “I’m marking a new chapter by paying tribute to my foundations.”
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