Daniel Caesar's "CASE STUDY 01" Features Brandy, Pharrell, & John Mayer

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The refreshing R&B record is a vibe.

In the hype of Friday's hip hop releases including Chris Brown's Indigo and Mustard's Perfect Ten, singer Daniel Caesar delivers his R&B album CASE STUDY 01. Just a few months ago, Caesar found himself at the center of controversy after a video circulated online where he called out black people for being mean to his friend YesJulz who had been accused of being a "culture vulture." Many didn't appreciate his comments, but he soon issued an apology. "I expressed my opinion in a very pretentious...I was talking down to you guys," he said. "I apologize for how I expressed my idea because that is where I went wrong. I believe in what I said. A real man can admit when he’s wrong. I can admit when I’m wrong."

Since that time, Caesar has kept himself away from social media scandals and has pretty much laid low as he's crafted his latest project. Controversies aside, CASE STUDY 01 is a calming record that can be played from beginning to end as its laid back, unwinding vibe is captivating. Caesar brings in a handful of features with some recognizable names including Brandy, Pharrell Williams, Sean Leon, Jacob Collier, and John Mayer. Give it a spin and let us know what you think.

Tracklist

1. ENTROPY
2. CYANIDE
3. LOVE AGAIN ft. Brandy
4. FRONTAL LOBE MUZIK ft. Pharrell Williams
5. OPEN UP
6. RESTORE THE FEELING ft. Sean Leon, Jacob Collier
7. SUPERPOSITION ft. John Mayer
8. TOO DEEP TO TURN BACK
9. COMPLEXITIES
10. ARE YOU OK?


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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.

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