Baker Boy has announced his second studio album 'DJANDJAY', set for release on Friday 10 October through Island Records and Universal Music.

The proud Yolŋu artist rose to prominence with his debut album 'Gela,' which won five ARIA Awards including Album of the Year.

Baker Boy said 'DJANDJAY' marks a more mature chapter in his journey.

"'DJANDJAY' feels like a new space for me, more mature, more elevated," he said.

"This is my strongest, most powerful work yet."

Named after his late grandmother and the Yolŋu spiritual figure Djandjay, the album draws on ancestral legacy while exploring personal growth, resilience and identity.

"'DJANDJAY' is about truth. It's about strength and defiance. I put my whole self into this album, and it feels like all of me is in there," Baker Boy said.

"Throughout the making of this album, I kept joking that Baker Boy was growing up and becoming Baker Man.

"But I think it's true, I've grown up a lot as a person in the last few years since Gela but also became a lot more intentional and focused on what I wanted out of my music and career."

The 15-track 'DJANDJAY' includes previous singles Peacekeeper and Freak Out featuring Briggs and Haiku Hands.

Other featured artists include Pardyalone, Thelma Plum, Emma Donovan, Kee'ahn, Jada Weazel, Gold Fang and Jean Deaux.

The latest single 'Lightning' featuring REDD. was released this week. Co-written with REDD., Rob Amoruso and Pip Norman, the track blends Yolŋu Matha, English and Burarra, the language of Baker Boy's mother.

"Sonically, LIGHTNING is a lighter moment on 'DJANDJAY', the production is bouncy and playful and REDD. brings this catchy hook," Baker Boy said.

"It has this kind of cheeky arrogance to it, but during the writing process, I was touching on the pressures and expectations I feel to kind of be this perfect role model and I guess coming to terms with not being able to make everyone happy.

"People are always going to have opinions about how you do things and yeah this feeling that I could do more, be more but being able to look past the noise, the jealousy and just being true to myself and protecting my peace."

The video for Lightning is the third in a five-part series filmed at Werribee Mansion.

Featuring an all Indigenous, Black and POC cast served by balanda butlers, the visual critiques colonial structures within historical spaces.

The album's cover image shows Baker Boy in a black Gucci suit with bare feet on Country.

He is draped in a handwoven pandanus mat made by family, traditionally used for fishnets and baskets.

"It's a reminder of home, of culture, and of the support I carry with me even when I'm far from community," he said.

His jewellery references the Olive Python, his totem, and he carries a ceremonial spear made by his father, used in buŋgul.

Baker Boy said 'DJANDJAY' reflects who he is now.

"I think this album has all of the things Baker Boy is known for, it's playful and fun but has a more mature twist on it," he said.

"I've explored some different sounds and different energies and really focused on what I want out of my music rather than trying to be what people want me to be.

"Baker Boy has always had this positive reputation and that's still there but also like I guess I'm getting into the more real side of things, some darker, grittier feelings and letting that come out in my music more."

The album is now available for pre-save.