New Beginnings (Reason album) explained

New Beginnings
Type:studio
Artist:Reason
Cover:Reason - New Beginnings.png
Released:October 9, 2020
Recorded:2019–2020
Genre:Hip hop
Length:47:39
Prev Title:There You Have It
Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Porches
Next Year:2023

New Beginnings is the debut studio album by American rapper Reason. It was released on October 9, 2020, by Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) and Caroline Records. The album includes guest features from Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Isaiah Rashad, JID, Vince Staples, Rapsody, Mereba, and Alemeda. Production was primarily handled by in-house TDE producer Kal Banx, among others.[1] [2]

Background

The album was initially planned to be released in March 2020, but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reason explained the album's delay: "I had to get rid of every fear, anxiety, doubt, and negative mindset to make this project".[3] In an interview with Paper, Reason spoke on the album, saying:

Singles and promotion

On November 13, 2019, the first single, "Flick It Up", was released, featuring Ab-Soul.[4] The second song "Show Stop", was released on January 24, 2020, featuring background vocals from Kendrick Lamar.[5] On March 15, the third single was released, titled "Pop Shit", featuring Schoolboy Q.[6] The fourth single was released on September 25, titled "Sauce", featuring Vince Staples.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: REASON Shares Debut Album With TDE, 'New Beginnings' . Hypebeast. 9 October 2020 .
  2. Web site: Reason Shares New Project 'New Beginnings' f/ ScHoolboy Q, Rapsody, Vince Staples, and More . Complex.
  3. Web site: Reason Announces "New Beginnings" Album Release Date. HotNewHipHop. Findlay. Mitch. September 29, 2020. October 1, 2020.
  4. Web site: Ab-Soul Joins His TDE Cohort Reason on "Flick It Up" . Hypebeast. 26 November 2019 .
  5. Web site: TDE's Reason Premieres New Visual for "Show Stop" . Hypebeast. 29 January 2020 .
  6. Web site: Reason – "Pop Shit" (Feat. ScHoolboy Q) . Stereogum. 15 May 2020 .
  7. Web site: Reason – "Sauce" (Feat. Vince Staples) . Stereogum. 25 September 2020 .