Will Smith is aware of a factor or two about making a slap. Since releasing Large Willie Type — his first album as a solo artist after 5 tasks as one-half of hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Recent Prince — in 1997, he’s had three #1 hits: “Males in Black,” “Gettin’ Jiggy wit It” and “Wild Wild West,” and all 4 of his solo studio tasks reached no less than the highest 15 of the Billboard charts.
Nonetheless, the rapper and beloved sitcom actor turned Hollywood megastar hasn’t launched an album since 2005’s Misplaced and Discovered — however that 20-year span is about to finish, as Smith just lately introduced that Based mostly on a True Story, his new album, will probably be releasing within the coming weeks.
The 14-track album options visitor appearances from Smith’s son Jaden, Teyana Taylor, Large Sean, Russ, OBanga, Joyner Lucas, DJ Jazzy Jeff and extra. The venture was initially teased in January, with Smith posting a The Matrix-inspired video on his Instagram that includes a Large Sean cameo. Then, in February, Smith appeared on a livestream with xQC (a streamer and former skilled Fortnite participant) and stated he’d be releasing elements of his albums like “seasons” of a TV present, with every tune an “episode.” “I’m calling it seasons,” Smith stated. “So, I’m releasing it like a TV present. I’m releasing season one on the finish of March, after which I’m going to launch season two on the finish of July.”
Anticipate Based mostly on a True Story to launch through streaming providers on March 28.
