The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the plans of artists throughout the music industry, but Big Sean intends to proceed with the release of his Detroit 2 album.
In an interview with The Rap Pack podcast, the Def Jam rapper confirmed he’s not waiting for things to settle down before dropping his fifth studio LP.
“Honestly, I deal with so many other people when it comes to putting an album out,” he said. “Especially when you on a label and all these things.”
Another factor in Sean’s decision is the constantly evolving outlook on when society can return to some normalcy. The fight against COVID-19 is filled with uncertainty, which is why the Motor City MC doesn’t wanna be stuck playing the waiting game.
“We heard different timelines,” he explained. “People like, ‘It’s only gonna last few … It should be up by this time in April.’ And then it just keeps expanding, right? So, you hear things about how streams are down and all these things, but I also believe in making music for a cause — for a purpose — to heal, to help, to inspire.”
Big Sean Announces His Album Return With 'Detroit 2'
He added, “And I truly feel like, especially this project, it got songs that relate to me right now and I feel like it’s timely, especially for these times that we in. So, I do feel the responsibility to — no matter what — get it out.”
Sean announced his Detroit 2 album in March. The LP is expected to drop in May but no official release date has been revealed as of Wednesday (April 15).
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Big Sean is complete trash his lyrics are moderate at best and his voice makes listening to a full album a chore, I’m saddened that Kanye endorsed him.
I agree. Dude is The Alchemist of rappers, moderate at best and fucking boring to listen to. Yet many still praise him. Poor, delusional souls.
Uhhhh he must be dope if your comparing him to the alchemist
No.
I think he’s witty and metaphorical. Hes a bit cocky but definitely not trash. He doesn’t mumble creates some imagery. Not my fav at all but he’s better than blu face! Relax ?
He has made the correct decision to release it now. It’s what I would do.
Genocidal behavior! Look at the “8 STAGES OF GENOCIDE” and tell me that the Trump administration hasn’t been doing for the last 3 years. If u r black or brown, go to Canada. The drugs they are telling to take were made in IRAN! A country that USA just assassinated one of their leaders and illegally sanctioned for the last 3 years. Why would they be in the business of helping Americans? “Hydroxychloroquine” do not take this drug or allow it to be given to anybody in your families. Why is ur President always getting aid from places sanctioned by the USA? PPE from Russia? Who said so? You don’t know what in those boxes from Russia.
I never thought he was a good rapper. I guess he is decent compared to most of the young rappers out. I can never take a man serious that makes super effeminate songs like “single again”