PnB Rock Unveils Debut Album 'Trapstar Turnt Popstar'

By: May. 03, 2019
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PnB Rock Unveils Debut Album 'Trapstar Turnt Popstar'

Atlantic Records has announced today's release of TrapStar Turnt PopStar, the eagerly awaited full-length debut from melodic heavyweight, PnB Rock. The LP - which includes the hit single "I Like Girls (Feat. Lil Skies)" - is available now for streaming and download HERE. TrapStar Turnt PopStar, a double album, highlights PnB Rock's trap beginnings (The TrapStar) and what we can expect from him in the future (The PopStar).

On the album, PnB Rock says, "This has been a two-year process. I've re-imagined this album 4x because one day I read on Twitter that people wanted the old PnB. They wanted that pain and struggle TrapStar life. Well I'm not in pain or struggling no more. I'm happy and living a PopStar life. So, I made a double disk and gave them TrapStar Turnt PopStar."

TrapStar Turnt PopStar sees the Philadelphia-based rapper/singer joined by a stellar lineup of featured guests - including the Late xxtentacion, Diplo, Quavo, Tory Lanez, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Lil Skies, Tee Grizzley, Lil Durk, and Mally Mall - with production from such studio superstars as Diplo,Hitmaka, ProLogic, 7evn Thomas, OG Parker and many more. The album's "Trap" side pays homage to Rock's gritty trap roots and the loyal fanbase who have been with him since Day One. The future-facing "Pop" side of TrapStar Turnt PopStar then offers a glimpse of where the artist is headed, as heard on tracks such as the Diplo-produced anthem, "Swervin'," and the acclaimed first single, "I Like Girls (Feat. Lil Skies)."

Named among XXL Magazine's "XXL 2017 Freshmen Class," PnB Rock has swiftly become one of the leading voices of contemporary hip-pop. A self-described "problem child" he began focusing his talents while incarcerated, releasing his acclaimed debut mixtape, FLEEK, in 2014. A series of highly praised mixtapes followed, including 2017's GTTM: GOIN THRU THE MOTIONS, highlighted by the RIAA platinum certified smash, "Selfish," now boasting close to 470 million worldwide streams and counting. That same year also saw the release of Artist Partner Group, Atlantic Records and Universal Pictures' THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS: THE ALBUM, showcasing PnB Rock on two hit tracks: Young Thug, 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa & PnB Rock's "Gang Up" and PnB Rock, Kodak Black & A Boogie's "Horses." 2017 concluded with the release of PnB Rock's debut LP, CATCH THESE VIBES, which made a top 20 debut on the Billboard 200 fueled by the streaming smash, "Lovin (Feat. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie)."

PnB Rock kept just as busy in 2018, releasing two extraordinary new singles, "Nowadays" and "ABCD (Friend Zone)," both available now for streaming and download. A 2018 ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards winner for YFN Lucci's "Everyday We Lit (Feat. PnB Rock)," the Philadelphia-based artist is also featured on a number of current blockbuster singles and tracks, including Meek Mill's #1 Urban Radio smash, "Dangerous (Feat, Jeremih & PnB Rock)" - found on last year's chart-topping album, CHAMPIONSHIPS - and "Uptown/Bustdown (Feat. Lil Durk & PnB Rock)," found on Atlantic labelmate A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's #1 LP, 2018's HOODIE SZN.


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