See You Next Wednesday (album) explained

See You Next Wednesday
Type:studio
Artist:Belly
Cover:Belly - See You Next Wednesday.png
Released:27 August 2021
Length:40:50
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See You Next Wednesday is the third studio album by Palestinian-Canadian rapper Belly.[1] It was released on 27 August 2021, through Roc Nation and XO.[2] The album features guest appearances from The Weeknd, Young Thug, Moneybagg Yo, Gunna, PnB Rock, Nas, Nav, Lil Uzi Vert, Big Sean, and Benny the Butcher.[3] Production was handled by Belly, the Weeknd, and Nav themselves, alongside DannyBoyStyles, Zaytoven, Infamous, Ben Billions, DaHeala, and Skinny, among others.

Background

On 7 April 2020, Belly took to social media, where he revealed that for years he has been going to therapy for depression and PTSD. He also revealed that he regained the weight he had previously lost, and that he was on anti-depressants. He then hinted that new music was coming soon, by stating: "This shit is all I got, if anything can bring me back from the ashes; it's music, my family & my fans. I don't need sympathy or pity from anyone, I'm only saying this to let y'all know: I won't lay down and die... see you next wednesday".[4] On January 14, 2021, Belly revealed that he received the "seal of approval" from Jay-Z and the Weeknd,[5] and that the album would be titled See You Next Wednesday and was finished. Belly would later state in an interview that the album's title pays homage to film director John Landis and his well-known running gag of the same name.[6] On 17 August, Belly revealed the album's release date and tracklist.[7]

Release and promotion

Singles

The dual lead singles of the album, "Money on the Table", which features American rapper Benny the Butcher, and "IYKYK", was released on 7 April 2021, Belly's 37th birthday,[8] [9] [10] [11] and the official music video for the former song was released on exactly a week later.[12] The second single, "Zero Love", which features American rapper Moneybagg Yo, was released on June 3.[13] [14] The music video was released on 9 June.[15] The third single, "Better Believe", a collaboration with Canadian singer the Weeknd and American rapper Young Thug, was released on 22 July.[16] The music video was released on the same day.[17] The song debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 88.[18] The fourth single, "Die for It", another collaboration with The Weeknd that features American rapper Nas, was released along with the album and the official music video on 27 August, 2021.[19] The fifth single, "Requiem", which features Canadian rapper Nav, was released along with the official music video on 15 September 2021. The sixth and final single, "Flowers", was released along with the official music video on 18 November 2021.

Track listing

Notes

Personnel

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "My past is in my music." Meet rapper, songwriter and record producer Belly - International Rescue Committee (IRC). www.rescue.org. August 19, 2021.
  2. Web site: @reBELLYus on twitter: "See.You.Next.Wednesday August 27". twitter. August 19, 2021.
  3. Web site: Belly Reveals 'See You Next Wednesday' Tracklist - Rap-Up. Rap-Up. August 19, 2021.
  4. Web site: @reBELLYus on Instagram: "Emotionally, mentally, and physically, I was rock bottom. I crashed and burned. The only silver lining in this whole situation is that UP is the only direction left to go. This shit is all I got, if anything can bring me back from the ashes; it's music, my family & my fans, I'm only saying this to say: I won't lay down an die... see you next Wednesday.". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/belly/2282194949910574672 . 25 December 2021 . registration. Instagram. August 19, 2021.
  5. Web site: Jay-Z & The Weeknd Give Belly's New Album "Seal Of Approval". www.hotnewhiphop.com. August 19, 2021.
  6. Web site: In Conversation: Belly - Features - Clash Magazine. Clash. August 19, 2021.
  7. Web site: Belly 'See You Next Wednesday' Tracklist, Release Date + Cover Art - HipHopDX. HipHopDX. August 19, 2021.
  8. Web site: Belly Interview: Talks Jay-Z, The Weeknd and DMX. Billboard. August 19, 2021.
  9. Web site: Belly returns with "IYKYK" and "Money On The Table" with Benny The Butcher - REVOLT. www.revolt.tv. August 19, 2021.
  10. Web site: Belly Releases Two Singles "Money on the Table" with Benny The Butcher & "IYKYK". www.thesource.com. August 19, 2021.
  11. Web site: Belly Teases His Next Album 'See You Next Wednesday' with Two New Tracks - Exclaim!. Exclaim!. August 19, 2021.
  12. Web site: Belly - Money On The Table (Official Video) ft. Benny The Butcher. YouTube. August 19, 2021.
  13. Web site: Belly Recruits Moneybagg Yo for New Single "Zero Love" - Complex. Complex Networks. August 19, 2021.
  14. Web site: Belly gets "Zero Love" in new visual featuring Moneybagg Yo - REVOLT. www.revolt.tv. August 19, 2021.
  15. Web site: Belly and Moneybagg Yo Connect for "Zero Love" Video. www.thesource.com. August 19, 2021.
  16. Web site: Belly Says His Upcoming Young Thug & The Weeknd Song Is Going To Be Huge - HipHopDX. HipHopDX. August 19, 2021.
  17. Web site: Belly Enlists The Weeknd, Young Thug For ‘Better Believe’ - ETCanada.com. www.etcanada.com. August 19, 2021.
  18. Web site: Belly - Chart History. Billboard. August 19, 2021.
  19. Web site: @belly on Instagram: "DIE FOR IT 08.27 #seeyounextwednesday". https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/belly/2647816801413412667 . 25 December 2021 . registration. Instagram. August 25, 2021.

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