Hooke's Law (album)

Hooke's Law is the second studio album by American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer KeiyaA. It was released on October 31, 2025, through XL Recordings. It received universal acclaim from critics.

Background

KeiyaA is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. Born in Chicago, she is based in New York City. Hooke's Law is her second studio album, following Forever, Ya Girl (2020). It was released on October 31, 2025, through XL Recordings. Music videos were released for the tracks "Stupid Prizes", "Take It", and "K.I.S.S."

Critical reception

Allen Hale of The Line of Best Fit stated, "The project exists at the juncture between skeptical, attuned healing and critical reflection, combining inflections drawn from varying shades of contemporary R&B and electronic music." Kate French-Morris of The Quietus wrote, "The album is spacious yet claustrophobic, improvisatory yet focused."

Accolades

Track listing

Notes

• All track titles are stylized in all lowercase.
• "Stupid Prizes" contains a sample from "Brian's Song" by Percy Faith & His Orchestra.
• "K.I.S.S." contains a sample from "U Make Me Wanna" by Jadakiss featuring Mariah Carey.

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.

• KeiyaA – vocals, flute (6), piano (11), saxophone (11), recording (1–6, 8, 10–16, 19), production (3–14, 16–18), executive production, creative direction
• DJ Cowriiie – production (1, 2, 15, 19)
• Leon Kelly – recording (7, 9, 17, 18)
• Rahrah Gabor – vocals (9)
• Gabriel Schuman – mixing, mastering
• Texas Maragh – art direction, design
• Caroline Waxse – art direction
• Avion Pearce – photography
• Caity Arthur – center label image

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