Kendrick Lamar Confirms May Release For New Album 'Mr Morale & The Big Steppers'
Tuesday, 19 April 2022
Written by Laura Johnson
Kendrick Lamar has announced a new album.
In response to a tweet proclaiming he was retired, the award-winning American rapper shared the website oklama.com that contained two folders. One is labelled 'nu thoughts' and said:
"I spend most of my days with fleeting thoughts. Writing. Listening. And collecting old Beach cruisers. The morning rides keep me on a hill of silence.
"I go months without a phone.
"Love, loss, and grief have disturbed my comfort zone, but the glimmers of God speak through my music and family.
"While the world around me evolves, I reflect on what matters the most. The life in which my words will land next.
"As I produce my final TDE album, I feel joy to have been a part of such a cultural imprint after 17 years. The Struggles. The Success. And most importantly, the Brotherhood. May the Most High continue to use Top Dawg as a vessel for candid creators. As I continue to pursue my life’s calling.
"There’s beauty in completion. And always faith in the unknown.
"Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts. I’ve prayed for you all.
"See you soon enough.
-oklama"
The other is an unamed black folder that contains the below letter, confirming that the follow-up to 2017's 'Damn' is called 'Mr Morale & The Big Steppers' and is due for release on May 13. It also advised, "All factual information for this release will come directly from this source only."
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