Damso: a huge lie and a new album for November 15

Belgian rapper Damson launches his new single Chrome and announces his new album “J’ai menti” for November 15

Damso Dour festival 2023Mathieu Golinvaux

With Damso, you have to follow. “I’m taking a break, I’m buying a camper van, you won’t hear from me again until May 30, 2025, when I will release “BĒYĀH”, which will be my very last album.”. This is what the most streamed Belgian artist here (internationally, it remains the unbeatable Lost Frequencies) announced… before changing his mind.

“I lied”

This Tuesday, October 29, Damso announced via his Instagram account that he was organizing private listening sessions of his “in Brussels (on 6/11), in Montreal as well as in several French cities (Paris, Lyon, Marseille).new project”. Baptismal name of this “new project” which will indeed be an album? I lied “. Pre-orders for “I lied” are already launched. This album is scheduled for November 15. A few minutes after the launch of these listening sessions, the words “Out of stock » was already showing great dismay from his fans.

Chrome, a bomb

However, they have reason to rejoice. A first sound has just been launched on the listening platforms and it’s a slap in the face. Its title? Chrome which will likely open “I Lied.” Pure Damso, great Damso which starts with a big “Fuck You ” (sic). A captivating production full of sub-bass, cavernous sounds and oppressive beats. Damso quotes Martin (Luther King), Malcom (X), evokes respect, invectives, testifies and imposes his flow. Yes, he is return.

As a reminder, the 1^is Last August, the 32-year-old rapper had already hinted that he no longer wanted to keep his community waiting before the release of “BĒYĀH”. Hence the title of his project “I lied” indicating that he had broken his word and brought forward the date of his return. Also in August, he presented three guests who participated in “I Lied”. These are his lifelong accomplice Angèle, the Congolese rapper and lyricist Kalash Criminal as well as his brother Michkavie. A friend, roots and family… Three more clues that suggest completely shattered pieces. “I lied” was recorded in ICP studios in Brussels. We can’t wait.

“QALF”, Damso’s last multiplatinum album dates back to 2020.