Isaiah Rashad Announces The Tracklist For 'It’s Been Awful,' Featuring SZA And Others

Isaiah Rashad has announced the tracklist and cover art for his upcoming album, It’s Been Awful, which is set to release next month.

This album serves as the long-anticipated successor to 2021’s The House is Burning, featuring 16 tracks, including the recently released single “Same Sh!t.”

The album includes collaborations with notable artists such as SZA and Dominic Fike, along with rising star Julian Sintonia.

The track “Boy in Red” will continue Rashad and SZA’s collaboration, marking their sixth joint effort following “West Savannah,” “Ronnie Drake,” “Stuck in the Mud,” “Pretty Little Birds,” and “Score.”

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It’s Been Awful is slated for release on May 1 through TDE/Warner Records. The tracklist is as follows:

1. The New Sublime
2. M.O.M
3. Same Sh!t
4. Boy in Red (feat. SZA)
5. Supaficial
6. Scared 2 Look Down
7. Happy Hour
8. Do I Look High? (feat. Julian Sintonia)
9. Ain’t Givin’ Up
10. GTKY
11. Cameras (feat. Dominic Fike)
12. Act Normal
13. 10 States Away
14. Nuthin 2 Hide
15. Superpwrs
16. 719 Freestyle

In a previous interview with VICE, Rashad shared insights about his upcoming album, mentioning key influences such as OutKast, Prince, and Fousheé.

He stated, “The biggest inspiration for me was Fousheé. Prince, I’ve been having ‘If I Was Your Girlfriend’ on repeat for 2-3 months. Then, for this tail-end part of my project, this girl PLUTO from Atlanta. She’s been inspiring me and this other girl BunnaB.”

He also remarked, “I’m touching more [OutKast’s] Stankonia and The Love Below more than anything else. I would say Top [Dawg] made compromises for the creativity on this one, so I appreciate it.”

Rashad described the album’s sound as a combination of southern influences and intimacy, citing elements ranging from rock and psychedelia to deep, personal themes.