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Jack Harlow Releases Monica, His R&B Pivot on 28th Birthday

Recorded in New York, the project pivots to R&B using live instrumentation with no rapping.

Overview

  • The fourth studio album arrived March 13 via Warner Music, marking Harlow’s first full project in nearly three years.
  • Harlow set creative rules for the sessions, including no profanity and a ban on rapping, steering toward a smooth R&B and neo-soul palette.
  • Cut at Electric Lady Studios after his move to New York, the set features contributions from producers Aksel Arvid, Jermaine Paul, Angel “BabeTruth” Lopez and Hollywood Cole, with guests Robert Glasper, Ravyn Lenae, Omar Apollo and James Savage.
  • Harlow acknowledged coming from the “school of Drake” but says he is focused on finding his own voice and carving out his own lane.
  • Early listener reaction highlights the production and vocal delivery, with tracks such as “All Of My Friends” and “Say Hello” drawing attention as chart data and touring plans remain unannounced.