Composed and recorded while in and out of lockdowns, "Papillon de Nuit" is an album anchored in growth and maturity. The thematic inspiration came from an unlikely source, a creature that soars after the sun sets, but often goes unnoticed until the light shines on it. It is the "papillon de nuit" to some, but drably referred to as a moth by others, revealing a bias in language alone. Following the success of "Soul Run" (2016/17) and "The Gumption" (2019), Tanika had found a comfortable pace of releasing albums then hitting the road the following year to bring her show to new markets far and wide. So when things changed for all of us, and plans of touring "The Gumption" properly fell through, there was a realization that getting to work on the next project was the healthiest choice to make. Tanika, who took part in the writing of most of the album, was also assisted by regular co-writer Robert Bolton ("Soul Run", "Remember to Remember") and accomplished solo performer Tafari Anthony (Priyanka, of RuPaul's Drag Race). Featured guests include the multi-disciplinary artist Khari McClelland and rising Toronto rapper, DijahSB. Both Dakarai Morris-James (Joanna Majoko, BeBe Zahara Benet) and Sean "D/SHON" Henderson ("Love Overdue", Serena Ryder) assisted with vocal arrangements across multiple songs.

Tracklist:

Million Ways
Hold Me (Like a Grudge)
Frustrated
Don't Be So Entitled
Rent Free
Gin and Wine
Papillon de Nuit
Different Morning (Feat. Dijahsb)
Love Don't Mean a Thing
Paintbrush and a Palette
Honey Baby (Feat. Khari Wendell McClelland)

UPC: 5050580775565
Label: Record Kicks
Release Date: 4.8.22
Format: CD

Tanika Charles - Papillon De Nuit: The Night Butterfly (Uk) (CD)