Solange Knowles, best known as Solange, released her latest album, When I Get Home, on Friday.
The long-awaited follow-up to 2016’s A Seat at the Table — her breakthrough record — features a variety of contributions from the likes of Gucci Mane, Pharrell, Earl Sweatshirt and Tyler, the Creator, among many others.
Knowles, 32, revealed that she was working on the record back in 2018.
In a New York Times interview, she stated: “There is a lot of jazz at the core, but with electronic and hip-hop drum and bass because I want it to bang and make your trunk rattle.”
Her words apparently held up. Longtime fans of the singer were taken aback by the sonic elements of the infectious, beat-filled record.
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After months of inactivity on social media, the Cranes in the Sky singer revealed that she had created a Black Planet page.
For those who may not know, Black Planet is a social media platform for black men and women to discuss social and political issues.
Her account featured a number of quotes, sultry pictures, short video clips and choreographed dances. Fans took this as a hint towards new music from the singer.
Some of the fanatics who thoroughly scanned the website were surprised to find a number of hidden easter eggs, including the well-known — and likely retired — phone number of American rapper Mike Jones.
The phone number, 281-330-8004, was first revealed in Jones’ 2005 rap hit Back Then.
Those who called the number were met with a snippet of music from When I Get Home.
Solange continued to share a few more secrets on her Twitter account.
With an outpouring of love from her fans, Solange continued to show her appreciation.
“Y’all! I’m filled with so much joy right now!” she wrote.
“I can’t thank y’all enough for this moment and for all the feelings I feel in my body,” she added. “I’m bringing home with me everywhere I go, y’all, and I ain’t running from s**t no more. Your love lifts me up so high. Thank you!”
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While many believe the singer stands perpetually in the shadow of her older sister, Beyoncé, Solange’s talents do not go unnoticed, as pointed out by the people of the internet.
Here is a mere portion of the kind messages sent to Solange via Twitter on Friday:
One user wrote: “Oftentimes, the albums you don’t quite understand or are uncertain about on first listen end up being the best.”
“It’s like seeing a new colour for the first time,” they continued. “It’s both beautiful and puzzling. But in time, you can’t imagine the world without it.”
When I Get Home quickly shot to the top of iTunes album charts across the globe.
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When I Get Home is now available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music and all other streaming platforms.
As of this writing, Solange has no scheduled Canadian concerts, although she is soon expected to announce a tour.
Solange summer festival dates 2019
May 30 —Kværndrup, Denmark @ Heartland Festival
May 31 — Warsaw, Poland @ Orange Warsaw Festival
June 1 — Barcelona, Spain @ Primavera Sound Barcelona
June 6 — Porto, Portugal @ Primavera Sound Porto
June 9 — Manchester, England @ Parklife Festival
June 14 — Manchester, Tenn. @ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
July 12 — London, England @ Lovebox Festival
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