EQT Recordings/Capitol Records will launch Masego’s self-titled album on March 3. With his sophomore album, the Grammy-nominated artist revels in his dualities, mixing contemplation with extroversion, smoldering romance with figuring out humor, studied musical self-discipline with exhilarating flights of instinct.
To rejoice the launch of the album’s pre-save choices, Masego unveiled the official video for his new single, “Two Sides.” After he and his sweetheart go on a double date with their “twins,” Masego begins seeing doubles all over the place. Helmed by director/photographer Mahaneela, the visible playfully exposes completely different sides of his persona.
While Masego is just now releasing his second album, he has amassed almost two billion mixed world streams in his profession to this point. Lady Lady, his full-length debut, contained the breakout hit “Tadow,” licensed Platinum within the U.S., Diamond in Brazil, and Gold in Mexico.
The deluxe EP Studying Abroad: Extended Stay, which included the RIAA Gold-certified hit “Mystery Lady featuring Don Toliver” earned Masego his first Grammy nomination. He has offered out exhibits and performed festivals on each continent however Antarctica, and his upcoming North American tour is sort of fully offered out prematurely of its March 12 launch.
Fans who pre-save the digital version of Masego will immediately obtain the album’s first three singles, “Two Sides,” “You Never Visit Me,” and “Say You Want Me,” which have already racked up greater than 15 million mixed streams worldwide.
Clash Magazine stated, “‘Two Sides’ is a Gemini love story, with Masego attempting to stick up for this oft-maligned star sign. There’s a nimble vocal, one that expresses his playful side, while his jazz roots also shine through on a track that oozes charm.” HYPEBEAST, REVOLT, Consequence, and Rated R&B have been additionally among the many many shops that singled out “Two Sides” of their new music protection.
The new album is deeply collaborative. Masego sought out what he calls the “outliers, the savants”–individuals like Kelvin Wootan, Louie Lastic, Richie Souf, Monte Booker, WaveIQ, and Rocaine.