Tino Kamal “Switch” Burns Through Boundaries

Tino Kamal has released his latest EP, Switch, a volatile, genre-defying body of work that pushes against every boundary of expectation. The UK artist, known for his unpredictable creative direction, delivers a project that blends grime, punk, hip-hop, and confessional lyricism into an unfiltered snapshot of his inner world.

Built more on instinct than strategy, Switch resists traditional structure. From its experimental sound design to its lyrical candor, the EP is both homage and rebellion—rooted in personal mythology and a refusal to conform.

Tino Kamal explains that the title Switch is a tribute to his mother, who earned the nickname for her unpredictability. “The tape is actually named after my mom,” he says. “Switch is the metaphor and homage in one.”

Across tracks like “Curry Goat Riddim” and “Girl Better Know,” Kamal presents a mix of hard truths and self-aware bravado. “The Curry Goat is an embodiment of anarchy in every aspect,” he says, describing the track as a creative expression of cultural pride and nonconformity. Meanwhile, “Girl Better Know” flips the traditional love song format into a commentary on emotional distance and relationship dynamics.

The EP, though diverse in style, functions as what Kamal calls a “hot and cold self-portrait.” It reflects the duality of ambition and vulnerability, confidence and chaos. “It was the road to Heaven that felt like Hell, and the road to Hell that felt like Heaven,” he explains.

Kamal’s influences stretch beyond music, citing Salvador Dali and Michael Jackson as key figures in his creative evolution. A self-described “shape-shifter,” he aims to leave a cultural legacy defined by versatility. “You can’t lose if you over stand the power of versatility,” he says.

Switch arrives as the latest step in Kamal’s genre-resistant journey, signaling a continued commitment to artistic risk and personal truth. As he puts it, “It’s the only Switch we will ever have. So treat it well.”