XXXTentacion Announces Full-Length Debut Album, ?, Out Friday 3/16
? represents an innate evolution for a modern icon and
arguably the voice of his generation: XXXTentacion (pronounced
“Eks-Eks-Eks-Ten-Tah-See-Ohn”).
Speaking
to urgent fan demand and excitement worldwide, platinum-selling acclaimed South
Florida alternative trailblazer and XXL “Freshman” Cover
star XXXTentacion will unveil his full-length debut, ? [Bad
Vibes Forever], at all digital retailers on Friday March 16, 2018.
The
pre-save went live this morning. Get it HERE.
The
artist introduced ? with a pair of radically diverse
and dynamic singles
singles—“SAD!” and “changes”. They illustrate the expanse of his
singular signature style, with the former thriving on forlorn energy and the
latter centered around stark and sparse tones. Amidst airy beats, industrial
snaps, and crying synths, his incisive melodies cut deep on “SAD!” as he
confesses, “Suicide if you ever try to let go, uh I’m sad, I know, yea, I’m
sad.” In under one week’s time, both singles globally generated over 100+
million cumulative streams and counting, in addition to peaking at #4 on the
Apple and Spotify US Chart and #13 on Spotify’s Global Chart. Meanwhile, the
haunting, piano-driven “changes,” with its somber admission “My heart
can’t take this damage,” is a fan favorite—making him one of Spotify’s
most-listened to artists in the world.
He
also dedicated the inspirational single “Hope” to victims of the
Parkland City shooting. Hitting drastically close to home, the school is
located in Broward County—the artist’s hometown. Its heart-wrenching lyrics
gave a voice to countless kids affected by this tragedy, empowering them and
engendering strength. Countless fans shared the song and posted it.
XXXTentacion continues taking every chance he can to utilize his platform to
help others in need, whether it be visiting a local foster care, or donating
money and goods to kids on the street. In keeping with that spirit, he
announces the hometown “A Helping Hand” performance Sunday March 18 at
Club Cinema in Pompano Beach, FL. Pre-sale tickets are $25, while day-of
tickets will be $50. Get them HERE.
Known
for cathartic honesty that’s turned millions of fans into believers, ? showcases
his most poignant, powerful, and personal writing to date. An autobiographical
trip through his mind, heart, and soul, he personally contributed guitar and
keys in addition to writing every single song. Close collaborator John
Cunningham handled the bulk of production.
Additionally, he joins forces with Travis Barker, Matt Ox, and PnB Rock over the course of the tracklisting.
Additionally, he joins forces with Travis Barker, Matt Ox, and PnB Rock over the course of the tracklisting.
? might be the answer countless listeners have been looking
for.
“This
is everything I promised you,” said XXXTentacion. “This is
me. I will never not be honest with you. I had to do this for you.”
Excitement
is reaching a boiling point among his fans and peers. During an interview
with No Jumper, J. Cole proclaimed XXXTentacion as
“talented,” while mega-star Kylie Jenner soundtracked a
recent Snapchat story with “SAD!” He counts Erykah Badu and A$AP
Rocky among fans as Kendrick Lamar tweeted, “Listen to this album if you feel anything,”
regarding his gold-certified 2017 project, 17.
Early
on, Pitchfork claimed, “17 presents X as
impressively adept at reconciling his influences into a sound that is
shockingly elegant…This is the hottest new rapper of 2017.”
Meanwhile, HITS Daily Double wrote, “His often dark,
searching songs blend lo-fi hip-hop, acoustic soul and alternative, and are
clearly touching a nerve.” Vulturepraised his “Raw emotion,”
and New York Times called it “Low-fidelity and insistent.”
Fans
have taken the charge now and made him the post-millennial Generation Z’s answer
to Kurt Cobain.
Get
ready for ?...
Check
out the full tracklisting below!
There
is literally nobody like XXXTentacion, and that’s why he’s become a
source of inspiration and hope for kids around the world. A Molotov cocktail of
brash industrial, punk spirit, metal energy, hip-hop bombast, and alternative
emotion, he vaulted into the mainstream consciousness with “Look At Me!”
notching an RIAA platinum certification and a spot on the Billboard Hot
100 at #34. Meanwhile, his gold-certified first project, 17,
bowed at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 and yielded a searing hit
in the form of “Jocelyn Flores.” His total streams tally more than 1
billion so far. This is only the start.
TRACKLIST
1. Introduction (Instructions)
2. ALONE, PT 3
3. Moonlight!
4. SAD!
5. the remedy for a broken heart (why am I so in love)
6. Floor 555
7. NUMB
8. Infinity (888) (feat Joey Bada$$)
9. going down!
10. Pain = BEST FRIEND (feat Travis Barker)
11. $$$ (feat MATT OX)
12. love yourself (Interlude)
13. SMASH! (feat PnB Rock)
14. I don’t even speak spanish LOL
15. changes
16. hope (all proceeds to Douglas shooting survivor Anthony Borges)
17. schizophrenia
18. before i close my eyes
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