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.idk. Unveils Bold New Chapter with Latest Album ‘BRAVADO + INTiMO’

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Pushing the boundaries of hip-hop once again, style icon and genre-defying artist .idk. returns with his latest album, BRAVADO + INTiMO. Following his acclaimed 2023 release, F65, which The Guardian praised as “sumptuous” and “jazz-inflected,” this 12-track project reveals yet another facet of his artistry, delivering a raw, intimate experience that merges melody, rhythm, and introspection across a tight 32-minute runtime.

.idk. incorporates flashes of melody and explores varying tempos and flows in BRAVADO + INTiMO, leaning into pockets of sound that emphasize his range and lyrical depth. His unique style captures listeners from the first track, blending heartfelt verses with sharp bars in a sonic space he uniquely owns. The album includes collaborations with major names in hip-hop: “TiFFANY,” featuring Gunna, “DENiM,” praised by HYPEBEAST and featuring Joey Bada$$, “SUPERNOVA” with TheARTI$T, and “CHECK!” accompanied by a sleek, monochromatic video.

Reflecting on his creative approach, .idk. explained, “My goal with this album was to simplify everything. With B.i., I just wanted to sing over beats and melodies that artists like MF DOOM would typically rap over, only rapping when it felt natural.” Honoring his past collaborations with the late MF DOOM, .idk. balances singing and rapping effortlessly, capturing a seamless fusion of vocal agility and rhythmic precision.

.idk. led the project’s production and creative direction, aiming to encapsulate a unique language within modern hip-hop. BRAVADO + INTiMO presents a fresh perspective on melodic rap while staying true to the genre’s roots, bridging the gap between classic hip-hop influences and contemporary innovation.

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IDK Leaves Off “Bravado + Intimo” Featuring Joey Bada$$, Gunna, & More

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Maryland multi-talent IDK has been a Swiss Army knife for years, and it’s very apparent once again on his latest effort, BRAVADO + INTiMO. The idea behind this body of work is to show off his mixture of bold and demonstrative side, as well as his more intimate and personal persona. This is presented both in the title of the project and of the tracks. Some have “(B)’s” or “(i)’s” next to them, which indicates the type of the vibe and tone you will hear on said record. It’s split pretty much down the middle, and in a way, this is sort of double disc album. Leading up to its release, IDK put out four singles, three of which boasted features.

“DENiM” with Joey Bada$$, “TiFFANY” featuring Gunna, and the TheARTI$t-assisted “SUPERNOVA” were those cuts. Despite clean and accessible production that sounds pleasant to the ears, the performances themselves aren’t too memorable. He’s done more daring and replay-able things on projects like Simple. and F65, for example. The duality aspect is there, but the beats carry the experience for us at least. Overall, it may be a little to barebones on the lyrical front. IDK did say though, “My goal with this album was to simplify everything. With B.i., I just wanted to sing over beats that artists like MF DOOM would normally rap over and only rap when it felt the most natural.” We can admire his dedication to stick to an idea, but we feel he’s at his best when he takes more risks. Still, give BRAVADO + INTiMO a try and see what you think of it.

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Bravado + Intimo – IDK

BRAVADO + INTiMO Tracklist:

  1. HELLO
  2. CELiNE iN THE TRAP (B)
  3. TiFFANY (B) with Gunna
  4. KiCKiN! (B)
  5. DENiM (B) with Joey Bada$$
  6. MiLES TRUMPET (i)
  7. CHECK! (B)
  8. PAPERCUTS (i)
  9. SWiTCH (i) with Conway the Machine
  10. SUPERNOVA (i) with TheARTI$t
  11. SEE YOU AGAIN (B.i.)
  12. GOODBi

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IDK Is Married To The Money In His Booty-Filled ‘Check!’ Video

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DMV rapper IDK has begun the rollout for his new album, Bravado + Intimo, which drops later this week via his independent imprint. Going in a slightly different direction than his last release, F65, the new album will only contain 12 tracks (as opposed to F65‘s 22 tracks), including the newly released single, “Check.”

IDK also takes a new tack in the video for “Check,” stripping things down, literally and figuratively. The Maryland MC performs the boastful new song in various locations around Los Angeles while accompanied by a young woman who twerks next to him in a skimpy one-piece swimsuit and high heels. The video is shot in provocative black-and-white that slowly becomes more saturated until IDK and his companion are captured in vivid color, doing their thing under a blue sky (it never rains in Southern California, they say).

Bravado + Intimo will also include the previously released tracks “Tiffany” with Gunna, “Denim” with Joey Badass, “Kickin,” and “Supernova,” which he’s released with a slew of varied “take” videos, including one-take performances and visualizers.

You can check out the video for “Check” — provided you don’t work in an office with an open floor plan — above.

BRAVADO + INTiMO is out on 11/1 via .idk. Find more information here.

IDK Announces ‘Bravado + Intimo,’ His Next Album Along With Its Tracklist And Features

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Last year, IDK treated fans to the high speed album, F65. Yesterday (October 25), the “Win” rapper confirmed the details surrounding his follow-up project.

In a slide post on Instagram, IDK announced Bravado + Intimo (stylized BRAVADO + INTiMO). Fans wait have to wait much longer for the full length release. On November 1, the 12 track body of work is scheduled to his streaming platforms.

One of the images included in the gallery showed a flash of Bravado + Intimo‘s official tracklist. But a quick trip over to Apple Music revealed that IDK’s complete bag of goodies. Based on the listing, supporters already sampled three of the tracks featured on the album. IDK’s previous singles “Denim” with Joey Badass, “Tiffany” with Gunna, and “Supernova” featuring TheArtist all made Bravado + Intimo‘s final tracklist.

Ahead of its release, IDK announced that a special vinyl pressing, with limited-edition art prints, will be exclusively available on his website. Find more information here.

Continue below for the full tracklist and official artwork.

Tracklist

1. “Hello”
2. “Celine In The Trap”
3. “Tiffany” with Gunna
4. “Kickin”
5. “Denim”with Joey Badass
6. “Miles Trumpet”
7. “Check!”
8. “Papercuts”
9. “Swith” featuring Conway The Artist
10. “Supernova” featuring TheArtist
11. “See You Again”
12. “Goodbi”

Artwork

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BRAVADO + INTiMO is out on 11/1 via .idk. Find more information here.

.idk. Releases New Single “SUPERNOVA” Ahead of Highly Anticipated Album

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Rising artist .idk. has unveiled his latest single, “SUPERNOVA,” offering an intimate look into his journey toward honesty and vulnerability. Known for his nostalgic, hypnotic sound, .idk. blends melodic singing and rapping on the track, which captures his emotional depth with poetic finesse.

“SUPERNOVA” pays homage to JaVonte’s 2013 track of the same name, which served as a creative spark for .idk. during the making of his upcoming album BRAVADO INTiMO. JaVonte, an early supporter of .idk., influenced the track’s soulful undertones, resulting in a unique fusion of rap and R&B that has already garnered praise from the “artist’s artist.”

Scheduled for release on November 1st, BRAVADO INTiMO features a tight 32-minute runtime and boasts contributions from Gunna, Joey Bada$$, The ARTI$T, and Conway The Machine. With its focus on conceptual clarity, the album is expected to be one of .idk.’s most cohesive and widely acclaimed projects yet.

On the new album .idk. shares “My goal with this album was to simplify everything. With B.i., I just wanted to sing over beats that artists like MF DOOM would normally rap over and only rap when it felt the most natural.” 

You can hear the single below.

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.idk. Announces ‘BRAVADO INTiMO’ Album Set for Nov. 1

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Maryland-based musical maverick .idk. announced his upcoming album BRAVADO INTiMO, slated for release on November 1st, 2024. Following a series of chart-climbing hits, including “TiFFANY” featuring Gunna and “DENiM” featuring Joey Bada$$, the album promises to be one of .idk.’s most cohesive and accessible projects to date.

The 32-minute album will feature guest appearances from Gunna, Joey Bada$$, The ARTI$T, and Conway The Machine. With its sharp focus on conceptual clarity, BRAVADO INTiMO reflects .idk.’s goal of simplifying his sound, blending melodic vocals with his signature rapping.

“My goal with this album was to simplify everything,” .idk. shared. “I just wanted to sing over beats that artists like MF DOOM would normally rap over and only rap when it felt the most natural.” Drawing inspiration from his past collaborations with the late MF DOOM, .idk. creates a balance between bravado and vulnerability in this exploration of melodic rap.

BRAVADO INTiMO also includes the dual release 2:22 (“KiCKIN” + “TiFFANY”) and a Tiffany 2:22 Datejust Rolex Watch giveaway, highlighting .idk.’s innovative approach to his artistry. By fusing elements of soul, jazz, and hip-hop, the album captures the essence of hip-hop’s foundation while pushing boundaries with futuristic production.

.idk.’s latest work continues his streak of creative evolution, marking the album as a bold statement in the ever-changing landscape of modern rap.

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IDK Reveals Release Date And Tracklist For New Album “BRAVADO + INTiMO”

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IDK has been around for a minute. The rapper dropped his debut album in 2019, but he’s really started to garner buzz over the last few years. His last album, F65, was his most acclaimed yet, and the anticipation for his upcoming release has been sky high. Especially with the album’s tracklist unveiled, and the star-studded list of guest artists confirmed. IDK’s new album is titled BRAVADO + INTiMO, and, similar to his earlier efforts, it will be short and concise. It will differ, however, by boasting some of the biggest names IDK has ever gotten on record with.

These names include Gunna, Joey Badass, TheARTI$T and Conway the Machine. All four of these men are radically different in terms of style and approach. That said, they are all excellent at what they do. It really is a testament to IDK’s versatility and range that he will be able to get on a record with Conway the Machine, then turn around make a trap song with Gunna. The conciseness, which was previously alluded to, cannot be overlooked. Most of the rap albums that have dropped over the last decade have bloated to an almost absurd level. BRAVADO + INTiMO, on the other hand, only boasts 12 tracks. When you’re good at what you do, that’s all you need.

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IDK Will Collab With A Wide Range Of Artists

IDK confirmed that BRAVADO + INTiMO will be released on Friday, November 1. He also provided some fun information about the artists who shaped the sound of the album. He hopped on Twitter right after he unveiled the tracklist, and dropped a few touchstones for fans to keep in mind while listening. “This body of work was inspired by MF DOOM, Lauryn Hill and Aphex Twin,” he explained. Check out the full tracklist below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

  1. HELLO
  2. CELiNE IN THE TRAP
  3. TiFFANY (featuring Gunna)
  4. KiCKiN
  5. DENiM (featuring Joey Badass)
  6. MiLES TRUMPET
  7. CHECK!
  8. PAPERCUTS
  9. SWITCH (featuring Conway the Machine)
  10. SUPERNOVA (featuring THEARTI$T)
  11. SEE YOU AGAIN
  12. GOODBI

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.idk. Drops Dual Release “TiFFANY” and “KiCKIN” with Exclusive Tiffany 2:22 Rolex Giveaway

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Maryland-born rapper and designer .idk. has just unveiled 2:22, a dual release featuring the tracks “TiFFANY” (with Gunna) and “KiCKIN”. This latest offering, released via Clue No Clue, marks a pivotal moment in .idk.’s artistic career. Both songs arrive alongside an exclusive giveaway of .idk.’s reimagined Tiffany 2:22 Datejust Rolex Watch, solidifying his presence as a disruptor in the worlds of music and fashion.

The two tracks, each 2 minutes and 22 seconds long, reflect themes of materialism and success. “KiCKIN” exudes laid-back charisma with slick wordplay, while “TiFFANY” is braggadocious yet aspirational, encapsulating the cool confidence .idk. has crafted throughout his career.

Beyond the music, .idk.’s latest fashion move speaks to his broader design vision, which spans past collaborations with Christian Dior and his Lids HD project in 2023. The Tiffany 2:22 Rolex giveaway is open to those who join .idk.’s Discord community, where the top 100 streamers of 2:22 on FM.stream will qualify. One lucky winner will receive the custom watch, a signed certificate of authenticity, and a lifetime pass to all of .idk.’s shows and events — plus a guest. The contest closes on October 4th.

“In a world where it’s becoming increasingly hard to reach new fans, we want to focus on creating a community,” .idk. explains. “This watch is a collectible art piece, part of the journey I’ve been on since day one.”

2:22 is now available on all major streaming platforms, with .idk. poised to make an even bigger impact in both music and culture.

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IDK Raps With Confidence & Hunger On “KiCKIN”

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IDK is someone you can predict to be unpredictable. He can rap and sing and he’s always messing around with sonics. However, for this newest album roll out, the Maryland artist is taking a more contemporary approach. The production styles thus far have been very crisp and clean with the current sound palette being a mix of trap and boom-bap. “DENiM” got the ball rolling, and it had a nice appearance from Joey Bada$$. Then we got to hear IDK work with one of the biggest producers and ATL spitters of this generation on “TiFFANY”. The unofficial duo of Turbo and Gunna proved to pair nicely with the lead MC.

Now, for the third record, IDK is riding solo on “KiCKIN”. Again, though, he’s rapping over some more familiar trap soundscapes, with a nice change-up with chimes which is pleasant on the ears. As far as the lyrical content goes, IDK is giving you lots of brags and chants of “Can’t touch this, can’t touch this, can’t touch this“. Additionally, there’s some charismatic bars sprinkled in like, “They see what I’m whippin’, they pullin’ me over / They ask what I’m doin’, like Yachty and Ian, I’m thuggin’“. Sadly, we won’t be able to hear what BRAVADO iNTiMO has to offer until the end of the year. But check out “KiCKIN” with the link below.

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“KiCKIN” – IDK

Quotable Lyrics:

You can get smoked, no dreadlock (Dreadlock)
I had smoke in a headlock (Heaedlock)
I have h*es in area codes, gotta hit plus before I get the text out
She told me hit her on WhatsApp (WhatsApp)
I looked at the girl like, “What’s that?” (“What’s that?”)
And that was the day that a n**** found out that the federal boys can’t touch that

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IDK Links With Gunna For Flexing Anthem “TiFFANY”

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IDK is seemingly recruiting an all-star lineup for his next album, as he drops “TiFFANY” with trap superstar Gunna. We say that because the London, England rapper and singer grabbed Joey Bada$$ for “DENiM”, the lead single for BRAVADO INTiMO. On the previous track, IDK and Joey both brought it over a smooth boom-bap flavored beat. With that in mind, Gunna certainly had some pretty big shoes to fill following “DENiM”. The Atlanta lyricist does succeed, especially when it comes to sticking to the topical focus of “TiFFANY”. That being that living for the grind will put you ahead of so many other people in life.

“I’m the type that could never lose (Never lose) / I’m the type that be breakin’ rules / And I’m breakin’ backs, gotta bring it back“, IDK raps on the first few bars of his verse. Also making this track go is the trap beat cheffed up by Kenny Stuntin, EVRGRN, and Turbo, the latter being a frequent producer of Gunna’s. It helps this first-time link-up more seamless between two fairly different rappers. As for BRAVADO INTiMO, the details are pretty scarce. Outside of the title and the tandem of singles, the release date and cover art are unknown. It is expected to hit streaming sometime this year, though. It will eventually follow up on the massive F65, which also had a star-studded cast of Benny The Butcher, Snoop Dogg, NLE Choppa, Rich The Kid, and more.

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Listen To “TiFFANY” By IDK & Gunna

Quotable Lyrics:

These n****s makin’ up opps (Ayy)
For the money, she makin’ it pop (Ayy)
Taylor Swift, yeah, they makin’ it pop (Ayy)
In the Spyder, I’m droppin’ the top (Ayy)
Front row, Balenci’ look like Illuminati
They tryna’ see if I’m evil or not (Ayy)

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