IDK Delivers Eclectic Debut Album "Is He Real?"

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He released it under his record label Clue.

IDK's latest release Is He Real? may feature 14 songs, but the album's runtime is a surprising 35 minutes. The project is jammed with an eclectic collection that features tracks that act as songs, interludes, and ambient sounds. The first half of the record moves swiftly as the majority of the tracks barely break the minute and a half mark, but IDK keeps listeners on their toes as each track encompasses its own energy, story, and mood.

The 27-year-old enthusiastically shared the news of the release of Is He Real on social media by claiming that the September 4 release date was purposefully chosen. "In honor of Beyoncé’s birthday I wanted to give her this gift," IDK wrote. "My debut album, #ISHEREAL available everywhere!" Hah. Is He Real? also hosts a handful of features and appearances that include Pusha T, J.I.D, Burna Boy, JaVante, Tish Hyman, DMX, GLC, Maximilian Battle, JESSCX, Justin Hood, and Tyler, The Creator.

IDK also recently revealed that in mid-October he'll begin his tour that runs until the end of November. You can check out the list of dates and locations here. Meanwhile, give Is He Real? a listen and let us know what you think.

Tracklist

1. Cloud Blu ft. Maximilian Battle, JESSCX
2. 42 Hundred Choices 
3. The "E" in Blue ft. Tish Hyman, JaVante, DMX
4. Alone ft. Justin Hood
5. 24 
6. Lilly
7. Porno ft. Pusha T & J.I.D
8. I Do Me...You Do You ft. Tyler, The Creator
9. December ft. Burna Boy
10. European Skies ft. JaVante
11. No Cable ft. GLC
12. Digital
13. Michael What TF
14. Julia...


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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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