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The Kid Laroi Declares ‘Baby I’m Back’ On The Cocky New Single From His ‘The First Time Deluxe’ Album

August 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On November 2023, The Kid Laroi released his debut studio album, The First Time. But, the “Where Does Spirit Go” musician isn’t quite done with the body of work.

Today (August 9), The Kid Laroi treated supporters to a five-pack of fresh track off of its deluxe edition, the standout being the Antonio “Dopamine” Zito and Rogét Chahayed co-produced record “Baby I’m Back.”

On the song, which samples Player’s hit “Baby Come Back,” The Kid Laroi talks about his continuously rising star power, its pitfalls, and of course, his love life. As he’s already proven to be a helpless romantic, instead of reflecting on the end of a relationship, he confirms the start a new connection.

“It’s been a crazy last year, I’m tryna process still / I don’t even know how I should feel / I got a couple big houses and some whips, maybe three / And I got family members that got bigger egos than me / And I got fans around the world whenever I’m overseas,” he raps.

Then he turns his attention to the not so glamorous side of fame, rapping: “And I got friends who just pretend and say they love everything / And yes I fell in love again, I thought that sh*t was impossible / And I promise it’s too rеal for me to care what they think / I promisе I don’t give a f*ck because I know who I am.”

If you are a fan of The Kid Laroi, none of this should come as a surprise, as it was heavily featured in his documentary, Kids Are Growing Up. But, it still makes for an enjoyable record.

Listen to “Baby I’m Back” above.

The First Time Deluxe is out now via Columbia. Find more information here.

When Do Tickets For The Kid Laroi’s ‘The First Time Tour’ Go On Sale?

March 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Kid Laroi is “so beyond excited” to go on tour across North America, as he wrote in the caption of his Instagram post announcing new The First Time Tour dates. Laroi previously revealed his European and UK leg in late January, but his stateside fans were presumably delighted to see 31 North American dates revealed on Monday morning, March 25. Glaive and Chase Shakur will serve as Laroi’s openers on all North American dates, while Sam Tompkins will open across Europe and the UK.

Learn more about The First Time Tour below.

When Do Tickets For The Kid Laroi’s The First Time Tour Go On Sale?

According to a press release, ticket sales will begin with the Citi presale on Tuesday, March 26, at 10 a.m. local time. Of course, only Citi cardmembers will be able to indulge in that, but Live Nation will host “additional presales” throughout this week before the general public sale begins on Friday, March 29, at 10 a.m. local time. Find all ticketing information here.

The Kid Laroi’s The First Time Tour North American Dates

05/18 — Vancouver, BC @ UBC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
05/22 — Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo *
05/25 — Napa, CA @ Bottlerock ^
05/26 — San Diego, CA @ SOMA
05/28 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Torch at LA Coliseum
05/29 — Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
05/31 — Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
06/02 — Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
06/03 — Oklahoma City, OK @ Criterion *
06/04 — Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
06/07 — Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
06/09 — Tampa, FL @ Yuengling Center
06/11 — Miami, FL @ The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater
06/13 — Charlotte, NC @ Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
06/15 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem
06/16 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
06/17 — New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
06/20 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Presented by Highmark
06/22 — Laval, QC @ Place Bell
06/23 — Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
06/25 — Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
06/26 — Nashville, TN @ Nashville Municipal Auditorium
06/28 — Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center
07/01 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE *
07/02 — Indianapolis, IN @ Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
07/03 — Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
07/05 — Minneapolis, MN @ Armory
07/06 — Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom *
07/07 — Waukee, IA @ Vibrant Music Hall
07/09 — St. Louis, MO @ The Factory
07/10 — Omaha, NE @ Steelhouse Omaha

* Non-Live Nation Date
^ Festival Date

The Kid Laroi’s The First Time Tour Poster

The Kid Laroi First Time Tour poster — Courtesy of Live Nation and The Kid Laroi

How To Buy Tickets For The Kid Laroi’s ‘The First Time Tour’

March 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Kid Laroi performed “Bleed” for the first time alongside Post Malone in Sydney, Australia last November — weeks after Laroi released The First Time, his long-awaited debut studio album. The moment meant so much to him that he felt it was worth an Instagram post, and The Kid Laroi is about to make countless more Instagram-worthy memories on The First Time Tour. The diamond-certified Australian star previously announced his European/UK leg, but he tacked on a 31-date North American leg on Monday morning, March 25.

Learn more below.

How To Buy Tickets For The Kid Laroi’s The First Time Tour

According to a press release, Citi cardmembers will have access to tickets through the Citi presale, which begins on Tuesday, March 26, at 10 a.m. local time. Live Nation will hold “additional presales” throughout this week leading up to the general public sale on Friday, March 29, at 10 a.m. local time.

Laroi has an official website dedicated to The First Time Tour. As of this writing, it has not been updated with the North American dates, but check on it as the week progresses to find any ticketing updates.

The Kid Laroi’s The First Time Tour North American Dates

* Non-Live Nation Date
^ Festival Date

The Kid Laroi’s The First Time Tour Poster

The Kid Laroi Is Staging ‘The First Time Tour’ Across North America, And He’s Bringing Glaive And Chase Shakur

March 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Kid Laroi October 2023 — Getty Image

This year is shaping up to be one of high visibility for The Kid Laroi. While his debut studio album, The First Time, arrived last November, Laroi jumpstarted 2024 by dropping his “Heaven” single, announcing a European tour, and starring in the Amazon Prime Video documentary Kids Are Growing Up.

The trend continued this morning, March 25. The Kid Laroi announced North American dates for The First Time Tour, and the Australian phenom tapped Glaive and Chase Shakur as openers. The newly announced 31-show leg will begin on May 18 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, stretching through May and June before wrapping on July 10 in Omaha, Nebraska. First, Laroi will stage his previously announced European/UK leg from April 4 to April 27, with Sam Tompkins as the opener.

According to a press release, a Citi presale will be held for Citi cardmembers beginning on Tuesday, March 26, at 10 a.m. local time. A few other ticket presales will be held leading up to the general public sale on Friday, March 29, at 10 a.m. local time.

The Kid Laroi’s The First Time Tour North American Dates

* Non-Live Nation Date
^ Festival Date

The Kid Laroi’s The First Time Tour Poster

WATCH: The Kid LAROI Unveils Personal Struggles and Growth in Apple Music Interview

November 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Kid LAROI sits down with Zane Lowe on Apple Music for an intimate discussion about his journey to stardom and his latest album, THE FIRST TIME.

Candidly addressing fears of financial loss and public embarrassment, LAROI delves into the impact of anxiety on family relationships. The artist, known for his authenticity, credits Justin Bieber for teaching him vulnerability.

I told Justin this all the time is that when I first met him, one of the things that was so jarring to me at first, but something that was so beautiful that over time I’ve picked up and I’ve implemented into my own life because of him, thanks to him, is when I first came to his house to play basketball with him and his friends. They were so positive and so loving and so open and so vulnerable, and I wasn’t used to that. Even just the way I would grab the ball and I’d miss a shot and Justin would come pat me on the back and be like, “It’s all good, bro. Next shot. You got that,” and that’s not how I played basketball with my friends. You know what I’m saying? But it was so cool…I remember leaving there and just being like, “Whoa.” I just remember being just jarred. I don’t know what’s going on. And over time, as we kept hanging out and just the way he was able to showcase his vulnerability and open up to me, and that encouraged me to want to be more vulnerable and open up and want to own my feelings more and own the way I feel and how honest he is about who he is. And that is his thing. He is so honest about who he is and how he feels, even if, I mean whatever it is, he really owns that. And I think that’s something that I took and I was like, “Wow, that is so admirable.” And I saw the effect it had on me just being around that. And so I want to take that… I want to encourage that…

– The Kid LAROI on Justin Bieber

Reflecting on Juice WRLD’s loss, LAROI pays homage on “WHERE DOES YOUR SPIRIT GO.” Formerly needing to fulfill mass expectations, LAROI now prioritizes authenticity, embracing the freedom to pursue his desires openly.

I wanted to just capture how I was feeling. I mean, obviously that was the first step. And I think what comes with a lot of death and grief is obviously sadness, but anger as well. Not only just anger for the events of death, but anger towards yourself and regret of like, damn, I wish I had told this person this, or damn, I wish I did this differently. I wish I had… And a lot of that. You can tend to project and I think that was the thing. It was like, when I say in the song, “How could you build me up just to leave me now?” We have so much to do and then you’re going to leave? … that’s a feeling that you feel at some point, as not accurate as that is… But that’s how you feel. I think at points of grief, it’s like f**k, you feel anger, right? Juice and I… that was big bro, but I was 15 and he was 20. So there is a dynamic of, as a kid, you’re a fan and you’re like, now this guy I guess would be big bro. And now I get to travel everywhere and there’s just that sense of you’re kind of just happy to be there and move in with the flow. And one thing that I always wished I think was that I was like, damn, I wish there was in another universe. I’ve met Juice now with going through what I’ve gone through and knowing what I know…he’s quite a special guy, we don’t have to get into it now, but he’s a guy who’s helped me so much

– the Kid LAROI on Juice WRLD and “WHERE DOES YOUR SPIRIT GO”

You can hear the full interview below.

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The Kid Laroi Faces The Realities Of The Teenage Dream In His New Video For ‘Sorry’

November 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Kid Laroi is living the dream. Tonight (November 10), the Australian superstar released his long-awaited debut album, The First Time. And while he’s living that popstar life, he is realizing that the life of an artist isn’t always peachy.

On “Sorry,” the intro track from The First Time, Laroi grapples with the ups and downs of fame.

“I mean, the pressure’s immense / I’m 19, trying navigate money and stress / Weird industry friends and my family life is intense / And my girl is always upset ’cause I’m always f*ckin’ workin’ / Sh*t, I expect some respect / Can’t even go on the ‘net without someone goin’ for my neck,” he rap sings on one of the song’s verses.

While a life of artistry isn’t always easy, Laroi knows this is his true passion, and is willing to go through the bad to get to the good.

In the song’s accompanying video, Laroi is seen pedaling his bike down a road, walking through the city, contemplating the gravity of the choices he’s made. Elsewhere in the video, fans may notice similarities to Laroi’s “Let Her Go” video.

You can see the video for “Sorry” above.

The First Time is out now via Columbia Records. Find more information here.

The Kid Laroi Asks ‘What’s The Move’ On His Latest Single, ‘The First Time’ With Future And Baby Drill

November 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Kid Laroi’s highly-anticipated debut studio album, The First Time, is set to drop this Friday, November 10. So far, he’s shared a plethora of records to give supporters a taste of the full-length project, including “Bleed,” “Love Again,” “Too Much” with Jung Kook and Central Cee, “Kids Are Growing Up,” to name a few.

Today (November 8), The Kid Laroi released yet another record from the forthcoming body of work. For this single, “What’s The Move,” The Kid Laroi teamed up with Future and Baby Drill. On the record, the musician gives their perspectives on emotional transparency under the bright lights of fame.

“What’s the move? / Tell me what it is / Pull up to the crib, walk in, I’m countin’ blues up with my b*tch / My baby, that’s my twin, gate outside, you can’t get in / Heart cold as my wrist, what I spent on that, one sixty / I’m doin’ the most, vacation off the coast / I’m at the crib, just me and my b*tch, security with the pole / And actually, you’re the one for me, I can’t let you go / Wear cargo pants, we pose / Windows open, we smoke the roach down,” rap The Kid Laroi in the opening verse.

Listen to The Kid Laroi’s new single “What’s The Move” with Future and Baby Drill.

The First Time is out 11/10 via Columbia. Find more information here.

The Kid Laroi’s ‘The First Time’ Tracklist Features Future, Jung Kook, d4vd, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, And More

November 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In August, The Kid Laroi gave an update on his debut album, The First Time, promising that fans’ patience would be rewarded. The multi-platinum-certified artist said he believed the finished work would have 20 tracks: “rap sh*t, alternative sh*t, kind of pop sh*t on there, too, R&B.” He also teased an accompanying short film. Since then, he has dropped the singles “Too Much,” featuring Central Cee and Jung Kook, as well as “What Just Happened.”

On Wednesday, November 1, Laroi revealed the full The First Time tracklist. Yes, it comes in right at 20 tracks. And yes, the features indicate that his description of the album’s range was spot-on.

Laroi first mentioned The First Time in January but didn’t confirm its November 10 release date until last week, when he shared the album’s cover art alongside a lengthy caption explaining why he has taken so much time in between projects.

“MY NEW ALBUM “THE FIRST TIME” IS OUT NOVEMBER 10TH!!!!!!!” Laroi captioned his Instagram post. “It’s almost been 2 and half years since I last dropped a project and im proud to say that this one is SO much better than anything I’ve ever released… ever. thank you for sticking around this long and im sorry that sometimes it’s hard being a supporter of mine.”

He continued, “I’ve had a lot of different experiences these past couple of years and life has been nothing short of insane. there’s no record or song or lyric that could ever fully describe to you what it’s been like but I hope this album gives you a slight idea! extremely grateful that I get to share this stuff with you all. I wouldn’t be anything without y’all so thank you again. I love you all beyond words.”

Check out the full tracklist below.

1. “Sorry”
2. “Bleed”
3. “I Thought That I Needed You”
4. “Where Do You Sleep?”
5. “Too Much” Feat. Jung Kook and Central Cee
6. “Tear Me Apart”
7. “Strangers (Interlude)”
8. “Nights Like This”
9. “What’s The Move?” Feat. Future and Baby Drill
10. “Strangers Pt. 2 (Interlude)”
11. “Deserve You”
12. “Call Me Instead” Feat. YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Robert Glasper
13. “What Went Wrong???”
14. “The Line” Feat. d4vd
15. “What Just Happened”
16. “You”
17. “Love Again”
18. “Where Does Your Spirit Go?”
19. “You Never Forget Your First Time…”
20. “Kids Are Growing Up”

The First Time is out 11/10 via Columbia Records. Find more information here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

The Kid Laroi, Jung Kook, And Central Cee Might Be ‘Too Much’ For Their Past Loves In Their New Video

October 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve heard from The Kid Laroi. But the Australian pop sensation is back with new music, as he gears up for an impending new era. Tonight (October 20), Laroi has teamed up with global superstars Central Cee and Jung Kook for a new collaboration, “Too Much.”

On their promising new collab, the three international acts reflect on a past relationship, pondering on the idea of rekindling with their once-loves.

“If we had the chance / and the time to spend, would you do it again? / Would you do it again? Was it too much?,” sing Jung and Laroi on the song’s chorus, with Laroi’s vocals sounding more polished than ever.

The song’s accompanying video features the three on interactive covers of the fictional Too Much Magazine. On their respective covers, the three artists dance the pain away, as ladies find the magazines on newsstands. Laroi sports a shorter, bleached-blond do, signaling the beginning of a new season in his life. The three hitmakers prove to be as inescapable in the video as they are on the radio, especially as the magazine arrives to a young woman’s home.

You can see the video for “Too Much” above.

The Kid Laroi Shared New Details About ‘The First Time,’ His Forthcoming Album That Will Include A Short Film

August 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In January, The Kid Laroi teased his debut album, The First Time. He’s subsequently released singles such as “I Can’t Go Back To The Way It Was (Intro),” “Love Again,” “Kids Are Growing Up (Part 1),” “I Guess It’s Love,” and “Where Does Your Spirit Go?”

Uproxx called The First Time one of the most anticipated albums of Spring 2023, but August just began, and the album still hasn’t arrived. On Wednesday evening, Laroi jumped on Instagram to explain the delay.

First the Australian star posted an Instagram carousel with the caption, “I’m sorry I’ve been a bit silent. Been going through a lot recently. I’m good but I’ve just needed space to focus on processing my feelings & work. Here to let you know that a lot of videos have been shot these past couple weeks, I shot the album cover & I’m working with the label to get you a date. I also added more songs to the record. It’s done though. I love you. Thanks for staying with me.”

About an hour later, Laroi went live on Instagram to continue teasing what to expect from The First Time. He said that “all the music is done” except for mixing and mastering. The multi-platinum-certified artist “turned in a version of the album a couple months back” but added more songs to it at the last minute, and he estimated that the finished product will feature 20 tracks — “rap sh*t, alternative sh*t, kind of pop sh*t on there, too, R&B” — as well as an accompanying short film, which is “almost done.”

“It’s f*ckin’ exciting for me because I feel like I haven’t done this in a long time. I’m a little scared, but I’m ultimately super happy that you guys are gonna get to hear this new space that I’m heading in,” Laroi said at one point while seated in a studio. “I’m not saying this because I know everyone says this before they drop a new project, but I genuinely do think this is the best music that I’ve made. I’m positive of that.”

He continued, “It’s kind of crazy to me that the only thing you guys have is F*ck Love because, as much as I’m very grateful for that project and grateful that you guys like it, I think that I’m sort of past that — just musically and topic-wise.”

Laroi noted he played the album yesterday for renowned director and Lyrical Lemonade creator Cole Bennett, who he said “has been a very integral part of me doing what I’ve done.” He said that he set the scene for Bennett by describing The First Time as the culmination of “everything that I listen to in my car when I’m driving around” in terms of genre and influence.

Before signing off the brief Instagram Live session, Laroi showed fans a new tattoo on his thigh that appropriately reads “THE FIRST TIME” but held back from giving away the story behind the ink just yet. All in due time.