Lil Durk undoubtedly had one of the biggest hits of the summer. His J. Cole collaboration “All My Life” reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and certainly made a cultural impact within the realm of hip-hop. After their first live performance of the song together last month at iHeart Radio Festival, the song shows to have longevity months after its release. Tonight (October 13), Durk and Cole have opted to take their song international with a fresh new remix pack.
In the remix pack are two new versions of “All My Life,” one featuring K-Pop group Stray Kids, and another with Afro-fusion superstar Burna Boy.
Burna opens the new version of the song, rapping about his rise to fame, going from a Nigerian staple to an international sensation.
“Head f*cked up as a young buck / Seven years couldn’t leave my continent / Came to America, sell out stadiums and turn up / At any time,” says Burna on his verse.
Durk and Cole’s verses remain the same as the verse on the original, but thankfully, many fans lauded these bars from the jump.
You can listen to the “All My Life” remix above.
Burna Boy is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
At this point, everyone knows that Lil Durk is currently in his prime. Overall, his albums have been selling extremely well as of late. Moreover, he has been showing people that he can do a wide variety of styles within hip-hop. On his last album Almost Healed, Durk even gave us some emotional songs where he unpacks his trauma. Fans were quite keen on this new direction, although he didn’t see it through for the entire album. Regardless, it was a nice peek into what he is capable of.
Now, Durk is gearing up to release the Deluxe version of Almost Healed. This is a huge deal for fans as it means at least half a dozen more tracks are on the way. Durk has always been keen on giving his fans these kinds of deluxes, so the announcement that one would be coming out came as no surprise. As for when it will drop, no one is certain right now. However, he did drop a new single today, which will act as a preview for this upcoming release.
As for as Lil Durk songs go, this is fairly standard for the artist at this point. From the references to his hometown to the piano lines in the background, this is a sound that fans are familiar with. However, Durk remains engaged thanks to some solid bars and steady flows. It is an effort that fans can appreciate. Moreover, it is yet another demonstration of how Durk has been a beacon of consistency over these past few years.
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Quotable Lyrics:
Hundred bands, it’s fallin’ out every pocket, I need a rubber band (Go, go) Told Lil Pooda, he better go get it with Mooda (Go), but he ain’t understand (Yeah, yeah) Ask Lil Boona, that money ain’t hit my account, I did the money dance (Yeah, yeah) Half the n****s I was fuckin’ with ’cause they J Money friends
In July, Eminem surprised fans when he joined boxer Terence Crawford during his ring walkout for his fight against Errol Spence Jr. On Saturday, August 5, Lil Durk accompanied Jake Paul in Dallas at the American Airlines Center for his stroll before he faced Nate Diaz. The pair used Durk’s latest single, “All My Life,” featuring J. Cole, as the soundtrack to their strut.
As Durk’s song played over the speakers, the rapper used the camera time to his benefit, updating fans on the deluxe version of his latest album, Almost Healed. The shirt he bore words, written in large red capitalized letters similar to the album’s featured font, that confirmed the album would be released sometime this month.
In the fan-captured video of the entrance, Durk emerged wearing his t-shirt before Paul appeared from behind the curtains.
For weeks Durk has told fans that the extended version of the album will eclipse the work he did on the original recording. On July 13, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to write, “Almost Healed Deluxe should of been the main album painnnnnnnnn.”
Almost healed deluxe should of been the main album painnnnnnnnn
After Durk canceled multiple dates of his Sorry For The Drought Tour due to a health scare, former ticketholders hoped the new edition would compensate for the nixed live shows.
Almost Healed hit our ears a little under a month ago. Lil Durk dropped the 21-track album to decent reviews and a #3 peak on the Billboard 200. Almost Healed was loaded with collabs, including the wildly successful “All My Life ft. J. Cole” which has garnered, at the time of writing, 104.5 million streams on Spotify. The success of Almost Healed, and “All My Life” in particular, has somewhat contributed to Durk’s beef with NBA Youngboy.
The album release is not the only music Durk has been linked to as of late. Sources online leaked Durk’s verse from Drake’s “Search & Rescue”, which was cut from the final release. In the verse, Durk appears to make reference to drinking urine (“India know I’m down to drink pee/OP, mix it with the lean”) However, Durk has since claimed that he was actually referring to drinking soda. Despite this, Durk has recently confirmed that more Almost Healed content is on the way.
Posting to his Instagram story, Durk shared a picture of himself with an in-picture message that read “Almost healed album out but the delux” followed by two emojis. This appears to indicate that fans can expect a deluxe release in the near future. The images were reshared by DJ Akademiks. However, commentators were not too thrilled by the news. “ain’t no one listen to the original,” one wrote. “Great 10 more songs of bull shit,” added another.
The news comes at a busy time for album releases. Gunna dropped his A Gift & A Curse last week, which is believed to have sold 83,000 copies in its first week. By comparison Almost Healed sold 124,000 in its opening week. Meanwhile, Young Thug dropped his new album, Business Is Business, which features two features from Drake. How do you feel about an Almost Healed deluxe? Let us know in the comments. Follow all the latest music news here at HotNewHipHop.
Undeniably, Lil Durk is one of the hottest rappers in the industry today. The Chicago native helped solidify Drill as a subgenre that would take over Hip Hop, and with over a decade of music hits under his belt, Durkio is a formidable force. He recently dropped his latest album Almost Healed and sat down with Nadeska Alexis on Apple Music 1 to detail his journey and new project. Check out a few highlights from the conversation, including Lil Durk speaking on his J. Cole feature, being mentored by people like Swizz Beatz, and how far he’s come in the last ten years. You can also watch the interview for yourself below.
Lil Durk Talks J. Cole Feature On “All My Life”
“Shout out to J. Cole. Even just to have that type of music out, just on a positive level, feels super, super good. I think that the J. Cole feature was definitely unexpected for my fans. He went super crazy. And it’s so crazy, because we’ve been talking for two years. He always be like, “Send me a record,” and I’m like, “I got to find the right record.”
“And I’m glad I waited two years, because in my eyes he’s a legend. So if you have a chance to do a song with legend, do you send him something just to send it, just to say you got one, or you’re going to make it stick? So that’s why I never just sent him a record, because I want something that’s going to stick. As soon as I did the record, he was the first person that popped into my head. I’m like, ‘I got it.’”
Reflecting On The Last 10 Years Of His Career
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 01: Lil Durk performs during the 2023 Dreamville Music festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 01, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)
“Yeah, a lot can change from then to now. You can tell the big difference in just the character, the music, the beat selection, and the entourage. Everything has changed from that point, but that’s where it started from. That’s where I get my motivation from.”
“Honestly, I didn’t even have a direction. I didn’t even have a goal. I didn’t know I’d be a real artist. I’d be doing arenas and festivals and stuff like that, so at that time I was just doing it just on some local, ‘I got the trenches on lock,’ type stuff. So my vision wasn’t as big as I would’ve thought it had been.”
On Having Mentors Like Swizz Beatz
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 22: Lil Durk, Jewelry detail performs during “One Big Party Tour” at Capital One Arena on January 22, 2023 in Washington, DC.(photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
“It’s important. Where I’m from, they don’t really do it like that. So, I’m saying ain’t a lot of leaders, where I’m from. It’s like whatever make money, the quick money. If it’s violence, if it’s this, they going to get to the money, but people like Swizz, and like my daddy, my mom, and a couple more people in my life, we’ve got something to prove, to show them we’re going to be the difference and we’re going to change the world. Because if you just look at this whole Chicago, it’s like everybody doing the same thing. Not too many want to change a lot. A lot trying to change, but can’t change because ain’t no way to. So, I hope I could be a platform for them.”
Lil Durk On Pushing Out Projects
“I’m really like, a studio head. Yeah, I’m just so much of a fan of music. I just spend all my time doing music. So, when you say ‘having fun,’ when I actually do go have fun, we feel just super good. No bad energy. Then do therapy, then talk to your friends. Let me give you an example. So, if I got my kids, and one of my guys probably see his kids but not like that, it’ll motivate him to keep his kids around more. That’s how I got motivated too, by bond.”
Lil Durk On Religion
“It keeps me sane. It keeps me stress-free. I don’t really look at everything like, “Oh, he got good luck. He got…” I believe in a higher power. As I say, the rug is what we pray on. So, whatever you believe in, whoever you believe in, if you believe in them and you’ve been through a lot of stuff in your life and you at a peaceful place, going to a happy place, I think you should get more into your religion.”
Lil Durk On Meeting NBA Legend Allen Iverson
“It was funny because it was me and French Montana in the club, and Allen Iverson pointed, and I thought he pointed at me. So I’m doing all this sh*t, and they walk up to me. He walked to French. So, I played it off like, ‘Damn, I thought you were talking to me.’ Then he turns around, like, ‘Man, bro, I f*ck with you.’ I’m like, ‘Oh…’ So that was one of the moments, with me and Allen Iverson.”
It’s been a big couple of weeks for Lil Durk. In May, he pre-empted the release of his upcoming album by dropping “All My Life ft. J. Cole”. That single did numbers, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has been streamed, at the time of writing, nearly 60 million times. Furthermore, “All My Life” is out-streaming NBA YoungBoy’s Richest Opp by more than double.
However, what people were really looking forward to was Durk’s eighth studio album, Almost Healed. It would be Durk’s first album since March 2022’s 7220, which went platinum and spent two non-consecutive weeks at number one. Furthermore, both of Durk’s last two albums have gone platinum and his last three albums have peaked in the top-2. Safe to say, there were big expectations for Almost Healed. With the international charts published before Billboard, Almost Healed‘s best performance is currently in Norway, where it peaked at #10.
According to DJ Akademiks, Almost Healed sold 124,000 units in its first week. That’s a major success, especially compared to Richest Opp, which sold somewhere in the region of 58,000 units in its first week. While that number will be more than enough to put Almost Healed in the top 3, the question will be if it is enough to take the top spot. Morgan Wallen’s One Day At A Time has absolutely dominated the Billboard Album 200. The album has held the #1 spot for 12 weeks at the time of writing. Ironically, one of the tracks on Almost Healed has Morgan Wallen as a featured artist. Overall, Almost Healed features eight collaborations.
Furthermore, the top 5 is currently filled with a number of chart stalwarts. SZA’s SOS is currently at #2 and has been in the charts for 24 weeks. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift’s Midnights (31 weeks) and Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album (124 weeks) occupy #3 and #4. The only newcomer from last week to the top five is The Dave Matthews Band’s Walk Around The Moon. It remains to be seen if Lil Durk can become the first new artist to snag the #1 spot since mid-March. Follow all the latest music news here at HotNewHipHop.
Lil Durk‘s new album, Almost Healed, is proving to be one of the buzziest projects of the year. On the album, Durk opens up about love, loss, and a rough upbringing. One of the album’s standout tracks, “Sad Songs” encapsulates the themes of the entire project.
On the song, Durk seeks to right his wrongs, even if some of them were things he can’t take back.
“I know how it feel to be lied on / This ain’t gangster sh*t in my headphones, this a sad song / I can’t vent to you on a text message, it’s real wrong,” Durk rap-sings on one of the song’s verses.
In the accompanying video, Durk is seen alone in his home, as the rain pours down outside of the windows.
Over the years, Durk has not shied away from talking about his emotions. In a recent interview in XXL, he revealed that he sees a therapist.
“You know, it don’t just gotta be ‘I’m finna go take all these drugs, or I’m finna go get my feelings like this’ I got my family, I got my girl, I got a therapist, I got my kids and I got the studio,” he said.
Lil Durk has had a profound impact on one of his devoted fans from Africa. Apparently, the fan recently converted to Islam after being inspired by the rapper’s music. He shared the viral video on Instagram. It showed the fan dressed in an all-white thobe. In the clip, he performed a symbolic act of cleansing himself. The video also features an OTF (Only The Family) wall decal, representing Lil Durk’s rap group. The fan’s video includes the track “Pelle Coat” from Lil Durk’s latest album, Almost Healed.
In the song, Durk sings about his faith. The rapper asks for forgiveness and expresses his desire to be closer to his children and protect his friends. When Lil Durk learned of the fan’s conversion, he expressed his appreciation on his Instagram stories. There, he stated that such moments make him feel good and believe that everything happens for a reason. Lil Durk has previously touched on his Muslim faith through his music. He has even been seen wearing Islamic attire in some of his music videos. You can see the video of Lil Durk’s fan that was inspired to join Islam below.
Lil Durk recently took to Instagram to remind people of the importance of being cautious and selective when it comes to trusting others. In a story posted a few days ago, the rapper emphasized that the dynamics of the streets have changed. Futhermore, he says not everyone can be considered a reliable friend or family. The exact reason behind Durk’s message remains unclear, but it resonated with many commenters who expressed agreement. Interestingly, Durk has formed a newfound friendship with collaborator Morgan Wallen. The two joined forces on a track for Durk’s album and even enjoyed a fishing trip together. Despite any trust issues Durk may be grappling with, his fans remain devoted to him, willing to demonstrate their unwavering support.
The album Almost Healed has received an incredibly strong reception. It has some fans turning to new religions. Others have taken the extraordinary step of permanently immortalizing it through tattoos of the album’s cover art. Many may may view this decision as extreme. Still, others may interpret it as a profound gesture of significance. At the very least, the level of craftsmanship and artistic talent displayed in the tattoos is remarkable. Many of them seem to be able to flawlessly capturing the intricate details of the album’s cover art with astonishing realism. Opting for a tattoo is a bold choice, to be sure. However, the exceptional execution of the artwork likely justifies the decision for these particular fans. What do you think of Lil Durk’s influence on his fans? Sound off in the comments!
Lil Durk hinted at dropping a deluxe edition of his latest album, Almost Healed, on Twitter, Tuesday. In doing so, he described it as having “The Voice vibes,” referencing his sixth studio album from 2020. He dropped an expanded version of that project in 2021 with additional guest appearances from Lil Baby, Pooh Shiesty, and Sydny August.
As for the current version of Almost Healed, featured artists include Alicia Keys, J. Cole, Chief Wuk, Future, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Rob49, the late Juice Wrld, and Morgan Wallen. For the production, he worked with Keys as well as Metro Boomin, Dr. Luke, Zaytoven, ATL Jacob, Chopsquad DJ, LilJuMadeDaBeat, and many more artists. Durk didn’t note who else would appear on a deluxe version.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 20: Rapper Lil Durk performs onstage during his “The 7220” tour at Coca-Cola Roxy on April 20, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
Durk had originally intended to title his new album, The Voice 2.0. However, he and his team made a last-minute adjustment after getting advice from ASAP Rocky. Speaking with the Los Angeles Times for a new interview, Durk’s manager, Peter Jideonwo, recalled Rocky saying, “‘Y’all need to call it something else, ‘The Voice’ doesn’t really do nothing.’ We had this powerful conversation that was almost three hours long, and Durk said the words ‘almost healed.’ We decided to go with that.” Durk also discussed his choice to start therapy with the outlet. He explained, “On a microphone, I’m just having fun, rapping about whatever I’m going through. In therapy, I’m going into the details of why, or when, or how.”
Lil Durk Announces Deluxe Version Of “Almost Healed”
The announcement of a deluxe version of Almost Healed comes ahead of Durk’s Sorry For The Dought Tour. He’ll be traveling for concerts in Atlanta, Brooklyn, Chicago, Austin, Los Angeles, and many more cities across North America. For the shows, Durk will be bringing along Kodak Black and NLE Choppa for the majority of the dates.
Lil Durk is currently in the midst of a huge moment right now. Overall, he is one of the biggest artists in hip-hop. He has been able to come through with numerous fantastic albums over the years. However, in the eyes of some, Almost Healed is his best. With this new project, Durk is getting introspective. He speaks about his role in Chicago violence while also delivering bars about his love life. Recently, he went through some stuff with India Royale, and he touches on it on some of the tracks.
One of the songs he does this on is none other than “Sad Songs.” Overall, you can probably tell the subject matter and tone of the effort by the title. With this track, Lil Durk decides to go a bit heavier on the autotune, all while detailing his shortcomings in relationships. Just like the track “Pelle Coat,” this song is getting its very own music video. While it may not feature Alicia Keys, it still has some cinematic elements to it.
Rapper Lil Durk performs during “One Big Party Tour” at Capital One Arena on January 22, 2023 in Washington, DC.(photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
Firstly, the start of the video shows a man in a Gillie suit trying to get into a home. He is on a Ring doorbell cam and is pleading with India Royale to take Durk back. Of course, Royale has already done so, however, this all makes for a very funny music video. Although, if you aren’t really tapped into the drama, then you may not actually care for this short skit. From there, Durk can be seen looking at photos and taking on the world alone whilst pouring his heart out.
Overall, it is another solid video that will certainly drum up some hype for the new album. It is on pace to sell about $150K first week, which is very solid for this day and age. Let us know your thoughts on the video, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.
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