It looks like Moneybagg Yo is well on his way to releasing new material. The rapper had previously given his fans reassurance that his new album is on its way. Like many artists, Moneybagg took a break between albums. However, fans have been eagerly awaiting news about his new material. Luckily for them, during an Instagram live video, Moneybagg Yo shared that the album is "real close" to completion. The album release date has yet to be confirmed. However, we do know that it will be titled Hard To Love and consist of 22 tracks.
Moneybagg Yo's previous album, A Gangsta's Pain, was his fourth studio album and was well-received by critics. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum, a significant accomplishment in the music industry these days. Moneybagg Yo is no stranger to platinum certifications, though, and he even refers to himself as a "certified hitmaker." Given his label's standards, they will likely take the time necessary to ensure that the forthcoming album's release is done right. Now, it looks like they are ready to set things in motion.
Moneybagg Yo Is A "Motion God"
In a new Instagram post today, Moneybagg Yo confirmed the release date of his new single. "Motion God" will be released this Friday. In a conversation with Uproxx, the rapper and entrepreneur spoke about his approach to the new album. “I’m more vulnerable on this project than I ever been because of what I went through in the last two years,” he said. “I experienced a lot and endured a lot. I went through a lot. So, this album is really personal, but I know the world is going to relate to it because of the stuff I’m saying, the subject matter, I know people going through what I went through across the globe.”
In the clip from his new music video that Moneybagg posted alongside the announcement, he raps about being free and covering his trauma with new, beautiful things. “It’s the same process,” the rapper said, speaking about writing the his new music. “Ain’t nothing too much changed with the process. I had just had real personal life situations that threw me off and pushed me back during that time of making this album.” Are you excited for new Moneybagg Yo single? Sound off in the comments!
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