Keshi Announces Sophomore Album ‘REQUIEM,’ New Single Out Now
The upcoming record is his second full-length album, following his smashing debut GABRIEL, which dropped in 2022.
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Courtesy of @keshi
Keshi has just announced the upcoming release of his sophomore album, titled REQUIEM.
The celebrated American-Vietnamese musician shared the news on his official Instagram page, dropping the record’s enigmatic cover art. Sharing more details about the album, Keshi also posted REQUIEM’s forthcoming release date, which is September 13, 2024, and shared the first preview of the album — the lead singleLead SingleThe first song released from an upcoming album, chosen to introduce its sound and generate anticipation. A lead single sets the tone for a project, and its performance on chartsGo to Lead Single Glossary “SAY,” due for release this Friday (July 12).
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REQUIEM is his second studio album following 2022’s GABRIEL, which spawned several hit tracks, including the viral “LIMBO,” “SOMEBODY,” and “UNDERSTAND.” Keshi first came into prominence with his debut singleDebut SingleAn artist's first officially released song, introducing their sound, image, and voice to the public. A debut single often shapes first impressions, and its reception can determine early momentum, makingGo to Debut Single Glossary “over u,” and eventually found greater success with his succeeding EPs: THE REAPER (2018), skeletons (2019), bandaids (2020), and always (2020).
Keshi most recently brought his Hell/Heaven Tour to Manila in December of 2022 with a sold out show at the New Frontier Theatre.
As we anticipate Keshi’s REQUIEM, listen to its lead single “Say” below: