NEAR TRUTHS: REALIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION
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NEAR TRUTHS: THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
Nervous time in the music biz and beyond. (11/16a)
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NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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WHAT IT IS: Bursting onto the scene last year, R&B sensation Fridayy cemented his status as a sought-after hook maestro, contributing to DJ Khaled’s Grammy-nominated hit “GOD DID” and Lil Baby’s “Forever,” landing him on SNL prior to releasing his debut EP, Lost in Melody. He honed his musicianship in church choirs and a basement studio in Philly, adding a layer of authenticity to his artistry. Fridayy’s baritone soars over his meticulously self-produced beats, blending influences from hip-hop, R&B, gospel, Afrobeats and beyond, on his self-titled debut album, featuring standout tracks “When it Comes to You” and “Don’t Give It Away” f/Chris Brown.
Album: Fridayy
Release Date: 8/25
Internet: 54.9m+ global streams; 4.2 m+ monthly Spotify listeners; 3.4m+ streams RTD on “When it Comes to You,” 16.9m+ on “Don’t Give It Away” f/Chris Brown; Top 20 hits as an artist and producer for “GOD DID” and “Forever”
SINGLE: “When It Comes to You”
LIVE: Performed at Rolling Loud Miami and Roots Picnic
PRESS: XXL 2023 Freshman class, EBONY (“Six artists to know before 2023”), UPROXX, Essence, Revolt, Grammy.com, On the Radar, Wonderland, Our Generation, more
PUBLISHING: Lost in Melody LLC/Def Jam
MANAGEMENT: Edgar Cutino & Chris Washington