Calvin Harris Returns With "Funk Wav. Bounces Vol. 2" Ft. Pusha T, Pharrell, Lil Durk, Busta Rhymes, Young Thug, 21 Savage & More

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Harris explained th einspiration behind the project, saying that "this album is for car journeys, and beaches and things like this."

After a string of releases, Calvin Harris has finally shared his anticipated Funk Wav. Bounces Vol. 2. The star-studded projects hosts features from a wide range of artists that occupy varying genres, including Lil Durk, Busta Rhymes, Justin Timberlake, Halsey, Normani, Tinashe, 21 Savage, Young Thug, Coi Leray, Charlie Puth, Dua Lipa, Pharrell Williams, and Pusha T.

Ahead of the album's release, Harris joined Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 to chat about the record, including the inspiration behind the collaborative effort.

"This album is for car journeys, and beaches and things like this. What I was doing a lot was taking trips to the mountains," Harris revealed. "This is when I still lived in LA. Taking a trip out to this place called Idyllwild in the car, listening to a lot of psychedelic rock and then climbing the mountain, literally, and figuratively, and then heading back. So I was doing a lot of that, putting a lot of vinyl, getting to that kind of zone, you know?"

He also named his favorite features on the album. "Honestly for me, just from the viewpoint of music that I listened to growing up, getting Pharrell and Pusha T on a song was big," said Harris. "Getting Pharrell, Justin Timberlake, and Halsey on a song felt amazing to me, and like such an amazing experience. And it was those two that stood out in that respect."

Stream Funk Wav. Bounces Vol. 2 and share your thoughts.

Tracklist

  1. Intro
  2. New Money ft. 21 Savage
  3. Potion ft. Dua Lipa, Young Thug
  4. Woman of the Year ft. Stefflon Don, Chlöe, Coi Leray
  5. Obsessed ft. Charlie Puth, Shenseea
  6. New To You ft. Offset, Tinashe, Normani
  7. Ready Or Not ft. Busta Rhymes
  8. Stay With Me ft. Justin Timberlake, Halsey, Pharrell
  9. Stay with Me (Part 2) ft. Justin Timberlake, Halsey, Pharrell
  10. Somebody Else ft. Jorja Smith, Lil Durk
  11. Nothing More To Say ft. 6LACK, Donae'o
  12. Live My Best Life ft. Snoop Dogg, Latto
  13. Lean On Me ft. Swae Lee
  14. Day One ft. Pharrell, Pusha T 

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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