Gangsta Boo, Big K.R.I.T., among others are expected to make an appearance on Kari Faux’s forthcoming album Real Bitches Don’t Die!
On Wednesday (April 26), the Little Rock native announced the release of her third studio album. In a recent press release, it was revealed that the 13-track project will feature a posthumous feature from Gangsta Boo, as well as Big K.R.I.T., Jazz Cartier, and more.
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Also expected to appear are TheMIND and Devin the Dude.
REAL BITCHES DON’T DIE! was primarily produced by Kari’s partner, Grammy Award winner Phoelix, with assistance from 2forwOyNE and Park Ave, the release said.
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Ahead of the project’s release, Kari dropped off a few singles including, “TURNIN’ HEADS” featuring the aforementioned Big K.R.I.T. and “ME FIRST,” which premiered on COLORS last year.
Although the album’s sound is rooted in Kari’s return to the South after a few years in Los Angeles, it transcends regionality.
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“After years of subjecting myself to ‘industry standards’ and becoming completely depressed by them, I decided to go home, which was completely grounding,” Kari said in a recent statement. “This album is my best work yet and it’s an homage to the loved ones I’ve lost, Southern rap and my ability to alchemize pain that would break some people.”
She added: “My friend and collaborator, TheMIND, convinced me to go to Chicago and work with him and Phoelix. Phoelix and I ultimately fell in love over the course of making this album and that love is in every fiber of this album.”
Additionally, Faux will support Big Boi on a string of dates starting in Philadelphia on May 29th, followed by Brooklyn on May 30th and Washington, D.C. on June 1st.
As well as Summerfest in Milwaukee on June 28th, Kari will also perform at Format Festival in her Arkansas on September 22nd with Digable Planets, LCD Soundsystem, Little Simz, Jamie XX, and more.
Check out Kari’s upcoming performance dates below.
5/29 – Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl*
5/30 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl*
6/1 – Washington, D.C. @ The Bullpen*
6/28 – Milwaukee, MI @ Summerfest (UScellular Connection Stage)
9/22 – Bentonville, AR @ Format Festival
* = supporting Big Boi
