1.24.2025
Chase Shakur Collaborates with TyFontaine on Immersive New Single “FAIRYTALES IN MIDTOWN“
The New Song Will Appear on Chase’s Next Album, WONDERLOVE, Coming February 7th via Def Jam Recordings
Stream HERE | Pre-Order HERE
The Atlanta Singer-Songwriter Recruits the DMV Rapper to Explore the Intense Emotions Evoked By All-Encompassing Love and Lust
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 explores the experience of love from all angles, creating immersive songs that reverberate with emotion and offer keen insight. Shortly after the official announcement of his debut album, WONDERLOVE, Chase Shakur shares “FAIRYTALES IN MIDTOWN,” the album’s newest single. With a title that refers to a neighborhood in Chase’s hometown of Atlanta, not the Big Apple, “FAIRYTALES IN MIDTOWN” is a slow jam for the early stages of a relationship, when feverish desire overloads all senses and dominates every waking thought. The song features a guest spot from TyFontaine, whose spritely melodies mesh perfectly with Chase’s sighing sweet nothings.
Stream “FAIRYTALES IN MIDTOWN” ft. TyFontaine HERE via Def Jam Recordings
“FAIRYTALES IN MIDTOWN” gives fans another glimpse of WONDERLOVE, Chase Shakur’s anticipated debut album. The new collaboration follows a line of quality singles from the project that started to emerge in Fall 2024. In September, Chase dug deep into his psyche with the haunting “LIMERENCE,” praised by UPROXX, BET, Rated R&B, and more. He followed “LIMERENCE” with the spritely “2OfUs,” and its accompanying music video, and most recently, he shared the lush and seductive “FOCUS ON ME.” Populated by shimmering synths and subsonic bass, WONDERLOVE is an exploration of love’s highs and lows, delivered in Chase’s atmospheric, yet intimate R&B style. With the full tracklist to be announced, WONDERLOVE arrives on February 7th via Def Jam Recordings and is currently available for pre-order.
“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.”
Pre-order WONDERLOVE HERE
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.”
Readying himself for a massive 2025, Chase Shakur aims to change the R&B conversation with WONDERLOVE. Stay tuned for much more from the exciting young artist in the near future.
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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:
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“FAIRYTALES IN MIDTOWN” ft. TyFontaine: https://chaseshakur.lnk.to/FAIRYTALESINMIDTOWN
Pre-save WONDERLOVE: https://chaseshakur.lnk.to/wonderlove
“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