Fresh Prince Back with a Vengeance: Will Smith's Long-Awaited Album "Based on a True Story"
New music from the artist in two decades revealed - New album to be released after 20-year gap announced
Let's take a stroll down memory lane, shall we? Back before Will Smith was our favorite alien-chasing, Independence Day-saving blockbuster star, he was the Fresh Prince of Philly - a badass rapper putting the city on the map with tunes like "Parents Just Don't Understand," which clinched him a Grammy alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Fast forward to 2023, and the 56-year-old legend is breaking the silence on his first new album in two decades. The white-hot, controversial thespian has hinted at a musical comeback, and recently dropped his latest single "Beautiful Scars" with Big Sean.
On his Instagram account, the man, the myth, the legend officially announced that his highly-anticipated new album, titled "Based on a True Story," hits shelves on March 28. With excitement coursing through his veins, he published a heartfelt message, saying, "I've been toiling away on this project for quite some time, and I can't wait to share it with all of you."
According to People magazine, this upcoming release will see a slew of renowned artists lending their talents to the record. Apart from his longtime collaborator DJ Jazzy Jeff and celebrated vocalist Teyana Taylor, look out for up-and-coming rapper Jac Ross, tying the knot with Will Smith in a sensational collaboration on "Bulletproof."
So, get ready, people! The game changer himself is back, and he ain't holding anything back.
- Will Smith
- DJ Jazzy Jeff
- Rap Music
- Philadelphia
- Grammy Awards
- Big Sean
- Teyana Taylor
- Jac Ross
- Music Revolution
In his musical comeback, the iconic rapper Will Smith is set to collaborate with artists like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Teyana Taylor, and Jac Ross, bringing a revolution to rap music. This revival recalls Smith's earlier success in Philadelphia, where he and Jeff clinched a Grammy Award for their hit song "Parents Just Don't Understand." Now, with the upcoming album "Based on a True Story," the star is aiming to recapture that Grammy-winning magic. Furthermore, Big Sean also features on a track in the upcoming album.
