DaBaby Shares His Sophomore Studio Album "KIRK" Ft. Migos, Nicki Minaj, Gucci Mane & More

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It's finally arrived.

Six months after he dropped his debut studio project, DaBaby is back with another LP. The Charlotte, North Carolina-raised rapper announced earlier this week that his album KIRK would be in the hands of fans on Friday, and as promised, here it is. This year has undoubtedly seen the rise of the 27-year-old artist who has become a leading force in the rap game. When you can charge a minimum of six figures for a feature, it certainly your time to shine.

DaBaby, real name Jonathan Kirk, recently shared "Intro," the reflective lead single from his latest effort. "Kirk, my last name, it holds big weight. It’s all about confidence, being a leader," he told Uproxx about the title. On Kirk, DaBaby continues to flex his versatility while remaining true to the flow that fans have come to love.

He has a number of heavy-hitting features on the record including Kevin Gates, Chance the Rapper, Gucci Mane, YK Osiris, Moneybagg Yo, Lil Baby, Stunna 4 Vegas, Migos, and Nicki Minaj. Check out Kirk and let us know which tracks are your favorites.

Tracklist

1. Intro
2. Off The Rip
3. Bop
4. Vibez
5. Pop Star ft. Kevin Gates
6. Gospel ft. Chance the Rapper, Gucci Mane and YK Osiris
7. iPhone ft. Nicki Minaj
8. Toes ft. Lil Baby & Moneybagg Yo
9. Really ft. Stunna 4 Vegas
10. Prolly Heard
11. Raw Sh*t ft. Migos
12. There He Go
13. XXL


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.