In just a few days, Detroit rapper Danny Brown will release his sixth studio album, Quaranta. It’s the long-awaited follow-up to his 2019 album U Know What I’m Sayin? as well as his second full-length of the year after dropping Scaring The Hoes with Jpegmafia in March.
Danny has called Quaranta his most personal album. Its title means “forty” in Italian; he turned 42 this year. He announced the album after a stint in rehab for alcoholism, which he called a humbling experience. He also recently completed a tour with Jpegmafia to promote their joint album.
Quaranta has also been described as a spiritual bookend to Danny’s 2011 album XXX, with Danny saying he used the album to talk about hitting rock bottom. You can find more information about the album below.
Release Date
Quaranta is due on 11/17 via Warp. Get more info here.
Features on the album include Danny’s fellow Bruiser Brigade member Bruiser Wolf, Seattle jazz revivalist and Warp Records labelmate Kassa Overall, and New York rapper MIKE.
Singles
So far, Danny has released two singles: “Tantor” and the newly-released “Jenn’s Terrific Vacation.” Watch the videos for both below.
Artwork
Tour
Although Danny Brown has not announced a tour for Quaranta yet, he may be announcing one soon.
One of Detroit’s quasi-underground legends, Danny Brown, is just days away from making a tremendously-fast follow-up. The quirky and semi-comical rapper dropped an album-of-the-year contender with JPEGMAFIA in SCARING THE H**S. The zany rapping and in-your-face production were the keys to success for it on top of the awesome cover art.
Now, Danny is gearing up for one tape before the end of 2023. This will be the first time he has ever put out multiple projects in the same year. But, we are happy he is finally breaking tradition this time around. His new project, Quaranta, will be out on November 17. Danny has put one single out already, “Tantor,” which saw him tap into his familiar experimental bag.
Listen To “Jenn’s Terrific Vacation” By Danny Brown And Kassa Overall
This one, “Jenn’s Terrific Vacation,” features some background vocals and production from Kassa Overall. While it is still pretty idiosyncratic, it does have more of a trap-like feel. Which can be a good thing if you are looking for an easier introduction to Danny’s music. Check out the new single above.
What are your initial thoughts on Danny Brown and Kassa Overall’s brand-new single, “Jenn’s Terrific Vacation?” Will this be Danny’s best album? Out of the two tracks that are out, which one are you enjoying the most at the moment? We would like to know what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Danny Brown, as well as all of the best song drops.
Quotable Lyrics:
Who’s that peeping in my window I don’t really know what they here for On the corner just with the Starbucks I was just looking for a come up Right there used to be a crack house Now it’s an organic garden
Danny Brown has unveiled exciting news for his fans. His seventh studio album, “Quaranta,” is scheduled for release via Warp Records on Nov. 17, 2023. To give fans a taste of what’s to come, he has dropped a head-knocking single and a captivating music video titled “Tantor.”
Produced by the talented beatsmith, The Alchemist, “Tantor” showcases Danny Brown’s sonic mastery. His distinctive and punchy vocals cut through an electrifyingly hardcore and industrial instrumental. The accompanying music video, directed by *UNCANNY, takes viewers on a journey across Los Angeles as Brown wears a bionic costume that blurs the lines between humanity and technology.
The video incorporates animated clips and skillful editing, transforming Danny Brown into a “cyborg with vocal cords,” as he proudly proclaims within the electrifying song. “Tantor” is a thrilling return to solo music for Danny Brown, promising a powerful and innovative album with “Quaranta” on the horizon.
Danny Brown’s sixth studio album, Quaranta, finally has a release date. Brown has been teasing the album for over a year, giving Uproxx its title in our 2021 interview about his Red Bull Soundclash with Rico Nasty. Since then, he’s released one solo song, “Winter,” but has focused most of his energy on his and Jpegmafia’s joint project Scaring The Hoes.
Today, though, he returned focus to Quaranta, announcing its release date, revealing its tracklist, and sharing the video for its single, “Tantor.” In the video for “Tantor,” Danny terrorizes Los Angeles in a homemade robot suit, spitting his signature unhinged punchlines over a thrashing rock guitar loop. The first true taste of Quaranta certainly suggests a return to the Danny Brown of old after his 2019 release, U Know What I’m Sayin?, got introspective.
The last time we heard a solo album from 42-year-old Danny Brown was in 2019 when he dropped off Uknowhatimsayin¿. Since then, hip-hop heads have been eager to hear more from the Texas-based creative, who’s been hinting at his upcoming LP, Quaranta for some time now. Today (October 17), a release date of November 17 was finally confirmed, along with the arrival of Brown’s “Tantor” single and an Uncanny-directed visual featuring an eye-catching futuristic cyborg suit.
Earlier this year, the “Grown Up” recording artist completed a stint in rehab that’s seemingly changed his outlook on many things in life. As a result, it’s likely we’ll be introduced to a new version of Brown through his latest body of work. Pitchfork notes that he’s described Quaranta (meaning “40” in Italian) as a “spiritual bookend” to his 2011 effort, XXX, which arrived on his 30th birthday.
Elsewhere in 2023, Brown connected with JPEGMAFIA for a joint LP called Scaring the Hoes. They subsequently went on tour together, which helped amp the Detroit-born lyricist’s audience up for his next solo project, as well as expand his already impressive fanbase. The next time you can catch the rapper live will be at the 10th annual Bruiser Thanksgiving, which he’s set to host and perform at on November 22 at the Russell Industrial Center in his hometown.
On his Quaranta album, Danny Brown will be collaborating with a small host of other artists. Bruiser Wolf joins him on “Y.B.P.,” followed by Kassa Overall’s work on “Jenn’s Terrific Vacation.” The final joint effort on the tracklist is “Celibate” featuring MIKE. Keep scrolling to see all 11 songs on the upcoming LP, and let us know if you’ll be streaming when it drops on November 17 in the comments.
In January, Jpegmafia promised fans three albums before the end of the year. He shared his collaborative record with Danny Brown called Scaring The Hoes in March, and he’s not done with it. On Tuesday, July 11, the pair released Scaring The Hoes DLC Pack, an expanded version.
Scaring The Hoes DLC Pack features four new songs, with predictably unhinged titles: “Guess What B*tch, We Back Hoe!,” “HERMANOS,” “Tell Me Where To Go,” and “NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!”
Meanwhile, their tour kicks off in two weeks. Check out the dates below.
07/25 — Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
07/26 — Louisville, KY @ Paristown Hall
07/28 — Indianapolis, IN @ Old National
07/29 — Cleveland, OH @ Agora Ballroom
07/30 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre
08/01 — Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
08/03 — Portland, ME @ State Theatre
08/06 — New Haven, CT @ College St. Music Hall
08/08 — Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
08/09 — New York, NY @ Pier 17
08/12 — Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
08/13 — Baltimore, MD @ Ram Head Live!
08/16 — Richmond, VA @ The National
08/17 — Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
08/19 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live
08/20 — Orlando, FL @ The Vanguard
08/22 — New Orleans @ Joy Theatre
08/24 — Houston, TX @Warehouse Live
08/25 — Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek
08/26 — Dallas, TX @ Factory Deep Ellum
Today, Danny Brown and Childish Gambino are among the most respected names in hip-hop. But back in the early 2010s, when both were first getting their starts in the music business, things were much different, as Gambino (aka Donald Glover) pointed out earlier this year. Danny recently reflected on his and Donald’s bumpy starts on his podcast with guest Redveil, recalling a joint tour that he says went horribly for them both after they collaborated on Glover’s Royalty track “Toxic.”
“I remember when I first did [‘Toxic’], people weren’t really f*cking with Childish Gambino like that around that time,” he reminisced. “‘Cause I remember when he asked me to go on that tour. My manager at the time was like, ‘You sure you wanna do this?’ I’m like, ‘Hell yeah, f*ck that. I’m tryna get on the road.’ Which was, I will say — that was one of the worst tours I ever played. They hated my guts every night; I was getting booed offstage. I remember I was crying one night, crying crocodile tears like a little bitch, sitting in some diner. We had some hoes with us and everything. I ain’t even wanna deal with the b*tches, man. I’m like, ‘They hate me, man. This sh*t sucks. I’m really trash.’”
He’s since gained some perspective thanks to having a little more distance from the traumatic events of his past. “When I look at it, man, our music was so different,” he elaborated. “I was coming from a whole different perspective than what he was coming on. But then when I got in the studio, I’m like, ‘Oh no, this n**** is dope.’ So I would say, more than anything, I’ve been impressed by people that I didn’t really think were like that. He’s just an all-around talented motherf*cker in that sense, and I be jealous of them motherf*ckers, too. I call them ‘art school kids.’ Like, this motherf*cker can really do anything; why you wanna rap?! This all I got! This all I know how to do!”
Danny Brown is likely to have better luck on his next joint tour with Jpegmafia this summer. He also recently addressed getting sober, which has done wonders for lots of his artist peers.
We’re diving into the wild world of rapper and comedian Danny Brown. The Detroit native is highly regarded in the underground world of hip-hop, employing dense sonics and a uniquely glass-shattering vocal pallet. That unique voice has made waves over the past decade. He’s worked with the likes of JPEGMAFIA, Earl Sweatshirt, and Kendrick Lamar. The past five years have seen Brown translate that bold energy into the world of comedic podcasting. He’s made a name for himself as a hilarious storyteller and unhinged personality.
Danny Brown was surrounded by drug use and poverty throughout his childhood. While his parents strived to keep him out of the streets, he became a drug-dealer by 18. However, his rap days got started in kindergarten. “I went to school one day, and it was show and tell,” Brown said during an interview. “But I didn’t know that it was show and tell, and I had nothing to show or tell. So, I was just like, forget it, and just rapped in front of the class – and then everybody went crazy. So I was like, I don’t know, maybe I got something.”
XXX Was Danny Brown’s Breakout Album
Danny Brown has never fallen into the traditional confines of the hip-hop scene. He almost signed to 50 Cent’s G-Unit back in 2010. While his raps were compelling, his tight jeans and abrasive hairstyle didn’t exactly fit into the conceptual aesthetic of the G-Unit Label. However, Brown’s unhinged energy would eventually find its way into the blog era of the internet. A mosh-pit-inducing sonic pallet was found on Atrocity Exhibition‘s “Ain’t It Funny,” with bold horns and songwriting. Atrocity Exhibition saw him depict drug use in a multi-faceted manner. He takes the listener on a journey through the come-down of an all-night bender.
Brown has always been a magnetic current against the prevailing trends of hip-hop. Rather than romanticizing drug use or excessive wealth, he focuses on attacking the grim realities of the industry through his music. Unfortunately, he’s been in and out of rehab for alcohol abuse. However, he translates that pain into his standout sound. Brown’s breakout album, XXX, saw his commanding flow layered underneath distorted synths, as he conveys an increased sense of panic as he begins experiencing the damning effects of drug addiction. A self-described rap nerd, he’s admitted to having heavy No Limit and Def Jux phases. That background has enabled him to hear “words that rhyme together just appear all in my head,” he said.
He Recently Released SCARING THE H**S with JPEGMAFIA
Danny Brown released the collaboration album SCARING THE H**S with JPEGMAFIA in March. The JPEG-produced album was poised to be great, with the two existing on the fringes of hip-hop throughout their respective careers. From the distorted horns on the title track “SCARING THE H**S” to the chaotic sampling on “God Loves You,” it’s immediately entered the shortlist for rap album of the year. The slapshot blend of emo-rock and soul sampling was a much-needed moment for Brown, who’s been predominantly silent on the music front over the past five years.
Consequently, JPEGMAFIA discussed the reason for contacting Brown, stating, “I wanted to unite the underground. You look at all the mainstream dudes, and they all make songs together. They get money together, and they come up together, and they give each other strength. It’s like a spirit bomb.” Two artists that are known for being unequivocally themselves, they spent a year curating a project that’s both progressive and compelling. After its release, Brown fans wonder whether he’ll put out a solo project shortly. It’s been four years since his fifth studio album, uknowwhatimsayin?.
However, Danny Brown’s career goes well beyond hip-hop. Media outlets have picked up on his cartoonish and downright hilarious personality throughout his career. It led to him to hosting the celebrity talk show Danny’s House on Noisey, where he held his own with fellow rap comedians such as Zack Fox. In addition, he’s recently begun hosting The Danny Brown Show. Spotted by fellow comedian Tom Segura, he gave Brown a platform to host within a podcast format. The Danny Brown Show has been highly successful from the jump, quickly becoming one of the go-to podcasts in the YouTube comedy space.
As mentioned, fans have been anticipating a new solo project from Danny Brown for years. Controversy began surrounding the release of Quaranta back in March, when he accused Warp Records of delaying the release of the album. However, he backpedaled on his comments over Twitter, stating, “Aye chill out with the #FreeDanny shit I was drunk and talking shit and that’s why my dumb as is checking into treatment tomorrow got nothing but love for Dart and Warp so chill out the album is mastered.” More recently, Brown has been in better spirits leading up to his next album.
The last time we heard from Danny Brown he was admitting himself into a rehabilitation center. Back in March, the rapper and podcast host checked himself into rehab after a string of drunken tweets. Danny Brown expressed to his fans that he was voluntarily seeking treatment after filming an episode of his podcast The Danny Brown Show drunk. “Alcohol is something I need to be done with ’cause it makes me hurt the people that care the most,” Brown conceited. Danny Brown has never shied away from speaking about his addictions. Moreover, it’s one of the things that was heavily emphasized upon his ascension.
Furthermore, the SCARING THE HOES artist even had to back peddled tweets saying #FreeDanny campaign due to him being intoxicated. Additionally, Danny Brown alleged that his manager, Dart Parker, and Warp Records of delaying the release of his new tape Quaranta. According to Danny Brown, he turned in the album without any urgency from the label or management. Moreover, shortly after he urged fans to shut down the hashtag. “Aye chill out with all the #FreeDanny shit I was drunk and talking shit and that’s why my dumb ass is checking into treatment tomorrow,” he tweeted to his fans. Not only that, but Brown also added that he had no hard feelings toward Warp or his manager.
However, Danny Brown has returned with a new episode of his podcast. He spoke on his recent stint in rehab head-on. The Atrocity Exhibition artist described his experience as “humbling.” Secondly, he shared that it gave him a newfound appreciation for his career and his work. Especially compared to the other patients there alongside him, the rapper mentioned how much he had to be grateful for. “Being in treatment… one thing it did do: It humbled the f*ck out of me,” said Brown.
Later he mentioned, “It made me real f*ckin’ umm… Just showed a lot of gratitude.” The rapper/podcaster made light of how cool his life really is (he’s not wrong). He also admitted that he was taking his career and life for granted after hearing others’ stories. “‘Cause a lot of these motherf*ckers that’s in there, they had drinking problems, drug problems, they gotta go back to work…. I have one of the best jobs in the f*cking world,” he said on the pod. It’s great to see Danny back in good spirits and good health. Let the HNHH crew know what you think in the comments section!
