Ahead of the release of his second album, TYRON, in February, slowthai is giving fans a reason to smile with his latest face mask merch.

The mask features the rapper’s mouth in an eerie smile – a homage to the artwork of Aphex Twin‘s Richard D. James Album. The full image was taken for a signed postcard slowthai sent out to announce the completing of his album.

“Last week I spent two days signing and sending out a few thousand surprise postcards at random to you lot,” he wrote on Instagram earlier this month. “I couldn’t send one to everyone but I hope you know you’re forever appreciated… album two is done. Love to you all.”

The follow-up to a stellar debut – 2019’s Nothing Great About Britain – TYRON will feature A$AP Rocky, Skepta, Denzel Curry, Dominic Fike, and Dazed 100er Deb Never. Also appearing on the tracklist is “feel away”, a song featuring James Blake and Mount Kimbie that slowthai released September 15.

Earlier this month, the rapper dropped new single “nhs”, accompanied by a video that sees him waiting in a socially-distanced queue outside the supermarket (relatable), and hoarding toilet paper. Watch the visuals here, and revisit Dazed’s lockdown interview with slowthai for more on what fans can expect from TYRON.

Afterwards, swing by Dazed Beauty for 12 creative eye looks for expressing yourself in a mask.