2.7.2025
Chase Shakur Welcomes You to the World of WONDERLOVE, His Debut Album, Out Now via Def Jam Recordings
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Featuring Guest Appearances From Smino and TyFontaine, the 25-Year-Old Atlanta Native’s Debut Album Offers Cerebral R&B Harmonies and Keen Insight Into Modern Relationships
Critical Praise:
“Shakur defies genre expectations and delivers a unique sound that synthesizes the various elements of hip-hop, funk, soul, pop, and R&B into forward-thinking music deeply rooted in Black culture.” – Office Magazine
“I wholeheartedly believe Chase Shakur will take over the modern R&B genre.” – Lyrical Lemonade
“Atlanta’s Chase Shakur is redefining R&B” – HITS Magazine
“Chase Shakur is one of the most exciting singing prospects of late. His relatable lyrics mix well with his production choices. After the success of artists like Childish Gambino, Summer Walker, and more, it’s safe to say Atlanta has another R&B star on the way.” – Rap-Up
The Announcement:
Chase Shakur uses conversational melody and insightful lyricism to paint a picture of love’s highs and lows. Expanding his sonic world and deepening his exploration of relationship dynamics, Chase Shakur shares WONDERLOVE, his debut album.
Populated with swelling synths and subsonic bass, WONDERLOVE is a shape-shifting and atmospheric effort, reflecting the contours of Chase’s mind as he progresses from infatuation to heartbreak and back, all in search of a love to encompass his whole being. At times, like on the string-laden “FOCUS ON ME” and the aching ballad “CAN’T BLOCK THE SUN,” Chase aims to overwhelm the senses like the initial onslaught of lust, while songs like “LIMERENCE” (praised by UPROXX, BET, Rated R&B, and more) and “FAIRYTALES IN MIDTOWN“ ft. TyFontaine allow Chase to play the lothario, treating love like it’s a game.
Shaped by Chase and a team of producers that includes Isaiah Kaleo, Dahi, Go Grizzly, London Jae, and many more, the immersive WONDERLOVE blends a variety of styles, adding textures to Chase’s delicate brand of R&B. “UNDERCOVER ANGEL” borrows the hyperactive drums and commanding vocals of Miami bass, while the second half of “WANT U” features a break inspired by jungle and UK Garage. “SEX N SADE” brims with the titular legend’s quiet storm, and “SAY THAT YOU WILL” uses syncopated kick drums that evoke J Dilla’s work with Slum Village. Featuring an appearance from Smino on the spritely “LUV IN DA 6,” WONDERLOVE is available on all platforms via Def Jam Recordings.
“WONDERLOVE is the best work my team and I have created so far,” says Chase Shakur. “This album is an exploration of love in all its forms, with each track offering a unique perspective and feeling. I’m excited for fans to immerse themselves in the world of WONDERLOVE and experience everything we’ve poured into it.”
WONDERLOVE continues Chase Shakur’s run as one of the most exciting R&B artists in Atlanta and beyond. He started his rise in 2022, after dropping out of school to focus on music and getting kicked out of his house in the process. He quickly found success with his 2022 debut project, It’ll Be Fine, home to cult hits like “too far close” (38 million Spotify streams) and “i don’t want to fall in love, it’s too late now” (35.3 million Spotify streams), which drew the attention of Def Jam Recordings. 2024 was a busy year for Chase Shakur, filled with new singles and high-profile performances. In March, just before performing at Rolling Stone’s Future Of Music Showcase at SXSW, Chase shared “THE STUNT-MAN PACK,” a double single featuring “YOLANDA,” an airy, uptempo, and wistful club anthem, and the off-kilter slow jam “OPTIONS.” Over the summer, Chase toured the globe with The Kid LAROI on the Australian artist’s “The First Time Tour.”
With his debut album out now, Chase Shakur aims to change the R&B conversation. Surrender your senses and open your heart…welcome to the world of WONDERLOVE.
WONDERLOVE tracklist:
- INTRO
- LIMERENCE
- UNDERCOVER ANGEL
- LUV LANGUAGE
- WANT U
- 2OFUS
- SAY THAT YOU WILL
- DRE’S JOINT
- LUV IN DA 6
- FAIRYTALES IN MIDTOWN
- SEX N SADE
- FACE IT
- FOCUS ON ME
- MMHMMM
- CAN’T BLOCK DA SUN
- A SONG FOR HER
Credit: Ian Buosi
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The Background:
Chase Shakur’s vision is both simple and unendingly ambitious. To put it plainly, the Atlanta-born artist wants to change the sound of R&B. On his new project, “it’s not you, it’s me”, the talented singer-songwriter transcends genre signifiers to conjure up a unique world. Armed with a deep grasp of the South’s musical history—hip-hop, funk, soul, pop, and R&B—Shakur synthesizes these various elements into a forward-thinking sound deeply rooted in Black culture.
Shakur’s decision to drop out of college to pursue music full-time led to him being kicked out of is childhood home. He couch-surfed and spent days in various studios, resting between songwriting sessions. This era helped him forge collaborative bonds with other producers and songwriters, some of whom went on to figure in his Forever N September collective, a group of musicians who helped craft the sound of “it’s not you, it’s me”. The resulting project feels diaristic and transcendent. “it’s not you, it’s me” is a reflection of Chase Shakur’s career thus far, particularly his mental toughness and ability to keep pushing forward all in pursuit of that one goal: To change the shape of music.
Links:
official site | instagram | twitter | facebook | youtube | soundcloud
WONDERLOVE: https://chaseshakur.lnk.to/wonderlove
“FAIRYTALES IN MIDTOWN” ft. TyFontaine: https://chaseshakur.lnk.to/FAIRYTALESINMIDTOWN
“FOCUS ON ME”: https://chaseshakur.lnk.to/FOCUSONME
“2OFUS”: http://chaseshakur.lnk.to/2ofus
“LIMERENCE”: http://chaseshakur.lnk.to/LIMERENCE / https://chaseshakur.lnk.to/limerencevis