Even after a huge year in 2022, Lil Durk still has more in the tank this year. Last year, Durk unleashed a studio album, a deluxe version, and then a compilation album for this label. First, March saw him put out his seventh studio album 7220. With 17 songs, the LP was Durk’s first solo project since 2020s The Voice. Soon after, he dropped the “Reloaded” version, adding just one new track titled “Computer Murderers.” However, a few months later would see an actual fully fleshed deluxe rendition of 7220. With features from Moneybagg Yo, EST Gee, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and more, the 7220 deluxe was just as thrilling as the original version.
In December, Durk would end up contributing eight new songs to the Loyal Bros 2 project. A compilation tape for his OTF label, the project contained 23 songs and lasted 57 minutes. Among the songs he delivered, Durk provided “Mad Mad” with Future and solo cuts like “Set It Off” and “Hanging With Wolves.” Undoubtedly, 2022 would go down as one of the biggest of Durk’s career. But, he knew right away to start 2023 that he still had more to achieve.
Lil Durk Prepares For A Big Year
In the first two months of the year, Durk has teased quite a bit of new music. A few times last year, he referenced a potential collaborative album with producer Metro Boomin. While a rollout has still not officially materialized, it certainly could any day now. Additionally, the Chicago icon has prepped fans for an impending solo album, as well as hinting towards a joint project with Future. The week Durk and Future filmed the music video for “Mad Max,” his tour DJ posted an Instagram story saying “the culture need(s) this” in reference to a joint album. Additionally, on Feb. 18, out of nowhere, Durk claimed he was going to drop an album that night but ultimately decided not to.
Most recently, though, Durk hinted again towards his solo effort. On Feb. 26, he posted an Instagram story saying, “This album ain’t a regular.” Still, without an official track list or release date, it seems Durk is ready to deliver some quality output very soon. In an interview with Spotify’s RapCaviar at the start of February, Lil Durk said his fans can expect his 2023 to be eventful and exciting. “(They can expect me to) be out more and just have more fun, living more,” he said. “I just want to start working on my performances more, everything. Giving it my all and be 100% instead of 50(%). We got a whole bunch of sh*t comin’. That’s why I’m excited.” So, whatever Durk plans to do next, it will surely be noteworthy.