Mykki Blanco - Broken Hearts & Beauty Sleep [LP Mini Album]

Transgressive

£17.28

Format: LP MINI-ALBUM
Catalogue No.: TRANS522X
Barcode: 5400863048839
Release Date: 14th May 2021
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B

First official release in nearly five years from the rapper, poet, and trailblazer Mykki Blanco, since their debut full-length Mykki.
This 9-track body of work also marks their debut release as part of a recently signed deal with Transgressive Records in London (supported by [PIAS] worldwide).
Features special guests Blood Orange (Dev Hynes), Big Freedia, Kari Faux + more
Produced by FaltyDL
Includes the 6Music A-listed single ‘Free Ride’, co-produced by FaltyDL and Hudson Mohawke
Digital release 18th June, physical 1st October
LP format pressed on purple vinyl
The music of this new mini-album introduces a more nuanced and genre-spanning set of work, suggesting the reflective wisdom of one who has experience and maturity on their side. Ushering in a fresh era for the artist, the songs take life and love into account, but also personal stakes that are higher than they've ever been

PRESS + PROMO
Press: Covers confirmed with British GQ Style (May), Mixmag (June), Beat Magazine (June). Features confirmed with Pitchfork, The Line Of Best Fit, DIY. Coverage for ‘Free Ride’ (March) on The Guardian, NME, Gay Times, Clash, Billboard, Pitchfork, FADER, Brooklyn Vegan, Stereogum, Under The Radar + More
Radio: ‘Free Ride’ premiered as R1 Annie Mac’s Hottest Record In The World inc interview, and has picked up multiple plays across the station. Added to 6Music A-list from mid-April.

Tracklisting:
1. Trust A Little Bit (God Colony Version)
2. Free Ride
3. Summer Fling (feat. Kari Faux)
4. It’s Not My Choice (feat. Blood Orange)
5. Fuck Your Choices
6. Love Me (feat. Jamila Woods and Jay Cue)
7. Want From Me (feat. Bruno Ribeiro)
8. Patriarchy Ain’t The End Of Me
9. That’s Folks (feat. Big Freedia)