Keb’ Mo’ Hands It OVER

Keb’ MO’ Today releases his intimate new album “The Breakdown” today through Concord Records.

Five-time GRAMMY winner Keb' Mo' is a living legend in the Blues  space. He has been consistently releasing beautiful, well produced records for 30 years, as he approaches his 17th solo studio album. The Breakdown finds him in a new, more intimate space as he explores marriage, mortality and the human experience. This record narrows the spotlight on Keb' and his songwriting skills. Aside from two tracks that have guest vocals, the rest of the album is focused on Keb' and his guitar. Showcasing him as true troubadour.

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FIRST SINGLE “Hand It Over” was recorded just months before his career nearly came to an abrupt end in 2024 when he began experiencing shortness of breath on tour and was admitted to the hospital for a life-saving open heart surgery. The 10-song collection was recorded at his home studio outside Nashville during a period of profound personal upheaval as he recovered from the surgery and also grappled with the dissolution of his nearly 20-year marriage. Stark and deeply honest, The Breakdown is Keb’ at his most revealing, coming to terms with the passage of time and the inevitability of change while still holding on firmly to the hope, faith, and love that have always guided him.

“I had to go through some difficult experiences to get these songs,” he confesses, “but I learned a lot looking back on my life and my relationships and taking inventory of everything in a new light.” That newfound perspective is front and center on The Breakdown, which manages to turn pain and uncertainty into hope and resilience at every turn. “I’m turning 75 this year,” Keb’ reflects, “and I know I won’t be around forever. All you can do is make the most of what you’ve got and be grateful for every step of the journey.”