Macklemore's "BEN" Album Is Here Featuring DJ Premier, NLE Choppa, Morray, And More

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The project is the 39-year-old's first release since 2017's "GEMINI."

So far, 2023 seems to be bringing out big comebacks from artists previously taking lengthy hiatuses from releasing music. Last month we saw Rihanna take over the Super Bowl Halftime show with her iconic performance, and now, we have the first album from Macklemore since 2017. On Friday (March 3), the Washington-born artist shared his long-awaited BEN project, boasting plenty of interesting collaborations for your consideration.

His first single came in 2022, "CHANT" featuring Tones And I. Since then, he's also shared the upbeat "MANIAC" with Windset, "FAITHFUL" alongside NLE Choppa, and finally, "HEROES" in tandem with DJ Premier. The singles and their visuals were all well-received among audiences, and along with BEN, Macklemore had one more video in store for fans this weekend.

Macklemore's BEN Arrives Alongside "NO BAD DAYS" Visual

In "NO BAD DAYS," we see the "Thrift Shop" hitmaker in full dad mode, recruiting his daughter, Sloane Haggerty to direct the sweet project. Other guest appearances Macklemore was able to nab on his third studio album include Morray on the closing title, "TAIL LIGHTS," and Livingston on "SORRY."

Additionally, Sarah Barthel of Phantogram, Jackson Lee Morgan, Vic Daggs II, and charlieonnafriday all did their part to aid the father of three with his triumphant return. Die-hard Macklemore fans will be happy to know that the rapper plans to head out on tour later this year, taking tracks from BEN to stages in 19 different cities starting in mid-September.

Stream Macklemore's BEN album on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, tell us which songs from the tracklist you'll be adding to your playlist in the comments. Make sure to check back later this weekend for more release recommendations on our Fire Emoji and R&B Season updates.

BEN Tracklist:

  1. CHANT (feat. Tones And I)
  2. NO BAD DAYS (feat. Collett)
  3. 1984
  4. MANIAC (feat. Windser)
  5. DAY YOU DIE (feat. Sarah Barthel of Phantogram)
  6. HEROES (feat. DJ Premier)
  7. GRIME
  8. I NEED
  9. LOST/SUN COMES UP (feat. Jackson Lee Morgan)
  10. FAITHFUL (feat. NLE Choppa)
  11. TEARS
  12. SORRY (feat. Livingston)
  13. GOD'S WILL (feat. Vic Daggs II)
  14. I KNOW (feat. charlieonnafriday)
  15. TAIL LIGHTS (feat. Morray)

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Hayley Hynes is the former Weekend Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop, she stepped down after two years in 2024 to pursue other creative opportunities but remains on staff part-time to cover music, gossip, and pop culture news. Currently, she contributes similar content on Blavity and 21Ninety, as well as on her personal blog where she also offers tarot/astrology services. Hayley resides on the western side of Canada, previously spending a year in Vancouver to study Fashion Marketing at Blanche Macdonald Centre and Journalism at Mount Royal University in Calgary before that. She's passionate about helping others heal through storytelling, and shares much more about her life on Instagram @hayleyhynes.
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