Overview
- The-Dream has set Love/Hate II for release on July 10, 2026, and issued the single “Tampa” featuring Usher as the first major preview of the project.
- Coverage reports that “Tampa” is produced by Pharrell Williams, though that production credit is described as reported rather than independently confirmed.
- The single follows May’s “Bring That Body,” with multiple outlets saying both songs will appear on Love/Hate II but the full tracklist and other collaborators remain unconfirmed.
- The-Dream and Usher reunite after a long creative history that includes The-Dream’s songwriting on Usher’s 2024 album, a pairing that many outlets say heightens expectations for the sequel.
- Industry and fan reaction so far frames the project as a nostalgia-forward release that could influence contemporary R&B this summer, and listeners should watch for further collaborator and tracklist announcements before July 10.