This One Is Personal

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This One Is Personal is Tiwa Savage’s fourth studio album. It was released on August 29, 2025, by Empire Distribution. The album has 15 tracks and runs about 42 minutes. It blends Afrobeats with R&B and features songs in English and Yoruba.

Background and themes
In December 2024, Tiwa suggested this might be her last album and said the project was very personal and vulnerable. It took about two years to finish and was recorded in Nashville, London, and Lagos. The songs explore faith, love, heartbreak, and renewal and were described by Tiwa as a healing process during a difficult time in her life.

Guest collaborators
Skepta, James Fauntleroy, and Taves appear on the album.

Singles and promotion
The lead single “You4Me” was released on April 22, 2025. Produced by Mystro and sampling Tamia’s “So Into You,” the song combines Afrobeats with 90s R&B, and its music video was filmed in London. The second single, “On the Low,” followed later in 2025. To promote the album, Tiwa held a free concert at London’s Koko venue, did a fan Q&A, and previewed tracks on Sunday Brunch.

Reception
Critics generally praised the album for its intimacy and honesty. Reviews highlighted its cohesive feel and Tiwa’s storytelling and vocal range, noting the work as a vulnerable, personal statement.

Track listing
1. I’m Done
2. Angel Dust
3. You4Me
4. On the Low
5. Holding It Down
6. 10%
7. Twisted
8. Scared of Love
9. Pray No More
10. Addicted
11. This One Is Personal (Interlude)
12. Will I Run Again?
13. For One Night
14. You’re Not the First (You're Just the Worst)
15. Change

Charts
In the UK, the album reached:
- UK Album Downloads (Official Charts Company): peak position 42
- UK R&B Albums (Official Charts Company): peak position 18

Label and style
Empire Distribution released the album. It blends R&B and Afrobeats, with Tiwa singing in English and Yoruba, and it runs about 42 minutes. The cover features Tiwa Savage.