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Dominic Fike’s New “Ant Pile” Single Finds Him Reminisicing On A Past Lover

May 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Back in 2020, Dominic Fike offered up an enticing debut project in the form of What Could Possibly Go Wrong, on which he delivered 14 featureless tracks. Since then, we’ve seen him make his acting debut on season two of HBO’s Euphoria, quickly becoming a fan favourite among household names like Zendaya and Jacob Elordi. Now that he has more free time to pour back into music, the “3 Nights” hitmaker is gearing up to drop his sophomore album, Sunburn.

The singer shared the big news earlier this month, along with confirmation of a July 7 release date. So far he’s given us one single, “Dancing In The Courthouse,” which was followed this New Music Friday (May 26) by another sure-fire hit. Called “Ant Pile,” the latest release finds Fike candidly reflecting on his first love, which definitely came with plenty of awkward moments during his younger years. As Uproxx notes, the forthcoming project is autobiographical in nature, and inspired by his childhood in Florida.

Dominic Fike Previews Sophomore Album with “Ant Pile”

“First grade / Somebody tied you to an ant pile / And that wasn’t even the worst day / Back then you knew I always liked you,” the multi-talent begins his first verse, revealing to listeners that his feelings for the girl in question stretch far back long before he found fame. “Ninth grade / I picked you up before the first date,” the 27-year-old later adds. “You were allergic to your entrée / You couldn’t do pasta.”

Check out Dominic Fike’s latest single, “Ant Pile,” on YouTube above, or add it to your playlist on Spotify/Apple Music. Are you looking forward to the Florida native’s Sunburn album? Let us know in the comments, and check back later this weekend for more HNHH release recommendations.

Quotable Lyrics:

The higher-ups will tell you what you can’t eat
Where you can’t go, how to dress, how to act decent
I’ve seen you fall to pieces
Seen you completely naked
There’s no more ways you can surprise me

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Dominic Fike Reflects On His First Love On His New Song, ‘Ant Pile’

May 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Singer-turned-actor-turned-singer-again Dominic Fike is onto a new chapter. Tonight (May 26) Fike has shared the latest track from his upcoming sophomore album, Sunburn. On the precious “Ant Pile,” Fike took us back to his days on the playground, where he recalls crushing on one of his classmates.

“First grade / Somebody tied you to an ant pile / And that wasn’t even the worst day / Back then you knew I always liked you,” Fike sings, over electrifying guitar riffs.

He then chronicles their love up to high school, where they started to take their relationship to higher levels, from dates, to hook-ups, to breakdowns, and painful dissolutions.

“Ninth grade / I picked you up before the first date / You were allergic to your entrée / You couldn’t do pasta / The movie was awful,” he sings on the second verse.

“Ant Pile” is one of Fike‘s more romantic songs, and the lyrics play out vividly, like the soundtrack to a coming-of-age movie. Sunburn is said to be an autobiographical album inspired by his childhood in Florida. The bulk of the album was written, produced, and recorded in his home state.

You can listen to “Ant Pile” above.

Sunburn is out 7/7 via Columbia. Find more information here.

Dominic Fike Shares The Cover Art And Release Date For His ‘Aching And Vulnerable’ Album, ‘Sunburn’

May 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

After weeks of dropping hints and teasers on social media, Dominic Fike has finally announced his sophomore album. His next effort, Sunburn, will (appropriately) arrive this summer.

Ahead of the album’s release, Fike has released its lead single, the autobiographical “Dancing In The Courthouse.” This Friday, he will release the album’s second single, “Ant Pile,” which he previously performed at Coachella last month

According to a press release accompanying the announcement, Sunburn will offer listeners “the aching and vulnerable revelations of a young artist still growing and putting their best foot forward.” It continues, “Someone who returned home to discover himself once more, who found the right words in small rooms – conjuring timeless spells to close this last chapter of his life and open the door to an even more searingly bright future.”

Fike wrote and recorded much of the album in his home state of Florida, and the songs will serve as love letters to his time growing up there. He worked with drummer Henry Kwapis (Dijon), bassist Devon Workman, and producer Jim-E Stack, and the result was 14 personal tracks. Over the course of the album, Fike will share accounts of heartbreak, regret, addiction, and jealousy.

You can see the Sunburn cover art below.

dominic fike sunburn cover 2023 — Columbia Records

Sunburn is out 7/7 via Columbia Records. Find more information here.