Kyle Watson Enters Uncharted Territory with ‘Ask Me Tomorrow’

A high-stakes accountability exercise birthed Kyle Watson’s sophomore album. We sat down with the producer to get the inside scoop on Ask Me Tomorrow. South African producer Kyle Watson has lifted the veil on his creative process with his latest album, Ask Me Tomorrow. When it came time for Watson to lock in and craft his second record, the idea of taking fans into the writing and production process emerged. Chronicling the 18-week process, the artist shared his progress throughout on social media, giving his followers an inside look at what it takes to develop a full-length album from the ground up. Born from experimentation, Ask Me Tomorrow features Watson’s newly refined sound in an authentic body of work. The album marks his first full-length release since 2018. Gritty, minimalistic soundscapes meet hypnotic house tracks that see Watson’s venture into new sonic territory. To help bring his vision to fruition, Watson enlisted numerous collaborators, including Body Ocean, Scruzzifer, and Will Clarke. Released on his label, No Context Records, Ask Me Tomorrow is filled with hidden gems, including a ticking clock that represents Watson’s ambitious race to complete his album. Despit...