Mustard has an album on the way titled Faith Of A Mustard Seed, and he has the late Nipsey Hussle to thank for the album’s identity.
During an interview on Big Boy’s Neighborhood that was published on Tuesday (June 25), the Los Angeles native revealed how the LP name came about.
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When working on the title track for his last album, 2019’s Perfect Ten, Nipsey suggested that Mustard name the effort Faith Of A Mustard Seed. The producer, however, had already locked in the aforementioned title at the time.
“And [Nipsey] was like, ‘Well before it’s all said and done, you gotta do Faith Of A Mustard Seed,'” he recalled.
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When the West Coast beatmaker began working on the new project, he actually had a different title in mind (that he may still use), but when he knew that Nip’s suggested title made sense after he sampled a Luther Vandross cut because his mother is a huge fan of the singer.
Due out on July 26, Faith Of A Mustard Seed will be released through a new partnership with BMG.
“I’m happy to join forces with BMG, a company known for its dedication to nurturing artistic independence, integrity, and innovation,” Mustard said in a statement to Billboard. “Together, we’ll continue to push the boundaries of creativity and deliver groundbreaking music that resonates with audiences worldwide.”
About the endeavor, BMG VP of Recorded Music Dan Gill added: “Mustard’s approach, coupled with a proven track record of chart-topping hits, delivers unparalleled musical experiences to audiences worldwide. We look forward to supporting and working alongside him as we continue to elevate his artistry and the impact of his music.”
The new LP was announced soon after Mustard achieved the first No. 1 song of his career, thanks to Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track “Not Like Us.”
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To that point, ScHoolboy Q has expressed excited over L.A.’s return to the music scene at the hands of the 34-year-old producer.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) earlier this month, the Southern California MC revealed that he’d already heard Faith of a Mustard Seed, and he couldn’t wait for everyone else to check it out.
“Heard it [teary face emoji],” he wrote. “sHit go dumb. LA bout to do it again… LA up tHis year.”
