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Danny Brown announces new album ‘Quaranta’, drops Alchemist-produced single

The upcoming album will be his first solo project since 2019

Danny Brown has revealed his first solo album since 2019 will be out this year.

Titled ‘Quaranta’, the Detroit rapper has shared a new single ‘Tantor’ which is set to feature on the upcoming album.

Featuring on the album will be Bruiser Wolf, Kassa Overall and MIKE, plus production from Quelle Chris, Paul White, SKYWLKR and others.

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Produced by The Alchemist, ‘Tantor’ has Brown’s signature rap style alongside a rock guitar sample.

The UNCANNY-directed music video is packed with computer-based effects, with Brown, dressed entirely out of IT tech, approaching real people on the street.

In a statement, ‘Quaranta’ is claimed to be “the spiritual sequel to [his] breakthrough album ‘XXX’ and Brown’s most fully realised offering yet.”

He will also be on a small tour with singular shows this winter in the cities of Detroit, London, Brooklyn and Los Angles. Get tickets to his tour here.

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Danny’s last solo album was his 2019 Warp-release 'uknowhatimsayin¿' which featured Flying Lotus, Run The Jewels, JPEGMAFIA, iconic Tribe Called Quest rapper Q-Tip, Blood Orange and more.

Earlier this year, Brown collaborated with fellow rap artist JPEGMAFIA on the joint album ‘SCARING THE HOES’.

Brown’s long-awaited solo album, ‘Quaranta’, will be released November 17 via Warp Records. Pre-order it here.

Listen to ‘Tantor’ below.

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