NEAR TRUTHS: REALIGNMENT AND RECOGNITION
Underscoring the year's biggest stories (11/19a)
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: R&B sensation Fridayy has rapidly become 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, bringing a layer of authenticity to his artistry. His self-titled debut album, featuring the standout tracks “Don’t Give It Away” f/Chris Brown and “When it Comes to You,” has been pegged at #2 behind only SZA on the Apple Music R&B album chart since its release in August. Fridayy has also been tapped for BET’s Amplified program and will perform on the 2023 Soul Train Awards in November.
ALBUM: Fridayy
RELEASE DATE: 8/25
INTERNET: 185.3m+ global streams;4.2 m+ monthly Spotify listeners; 42m+ streams RTD on “When it Comes to You”; two 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; 2023 Soul Train Awards
PRESS: XXL 2023 Freshman class, BET Amplified Artist of the Month, EBONY, UPROXX, Essence, Revolt, Grammy.com, On the Radar, Wonderland, Our Generation, more
PUBLISHING: Lost in Melody LLC/Def Jam
MANAGEMENT: Edgar Cutino & Chris Washington