Rent was Delivered with Smino's New Album 'Luv 4 Rent'
No more asking “where’s the album?”. The beloved St. Louis artist, Smino, released a 15-track album, ‘Luv 4 Rent’, four years after the release of his previous album, ‘NOIR’. The long-awaited album shows Smino’s groovy melodic style and lyrical talent. As usual, he delivered a thrilling rollout all throughout ‘Droptober’. Leading up to the album's release on October 28th, he excited his fanbase with the release of two singles, ‘90 Proof’ featuring J. Cole and ‘Matinee’ with Kal Banx. He furthered the excitement even more with news of an upcoming tour.
‘Luv 4 Rent’ cover and tracklist
The Zero Fatigue and Motown artist did not disappoint with his unique style and clever wordplay in ‘Luv 4 Rent’. Smino uses his wordplay with his name throughout ‘Luv 4 Rent’, like his mention of “Smi-lon Musk” in ‘Ole Ass Kendrick’. The album starts with an introduction by his cousin that shows his deep family bonds. He shows love to his family, himself, and to his hometown of St. Louis throughout the album. Listeners can tell that Smino has been experimenting with his unique style and enhancing his production. Smino had produced some of the songs himself, but also worked alongside others he has worked closely with for years, like Monte Booker. It is hard to pinpoint Smino to one genre. According to his recent Tweet, he is his own genre.
Smino secured big features on this album with Lil Uzi Vert, Lucky Daye, Doechii, Ravyn Lenae, and more, who all fit perfectly with Smino’s style. Shortly after the release of ‘Luv 4 Rent’, Smino dropped a video for ‘90 Proof’ with J. Cole and recently appeared on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, performing his songs ‘Lee & Lovie’ and ‘Blu Billy’. This has left viewers anticipating his upcoming Kribmas show in St. Louis at the Stifel Theatre on December 18 and his co-headlining tour, ‘Luv is 4 ever’, with JID in 2023. Grab your tickets now as shows are already starting to sell out.
Smino performs ‘Lee & Lovie’ and ‘Blu Billy’ from his new album ‘Luv 4 Rent’ on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Smino has been on our radar since the release of his debut album, ‘BlkSwn’, in 2017. After that, he released his second album, ‘NOIR’, in 2018. He then followed up with the introduction of the SmiTransfer website and an AudioMack exclusive mixtape ‘She Already Decided’, in 2020. Smino continues to leave his fans eager for more with the mention of a second part to ‘Luv 4 Rent’ in a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. Smino mentions “y’all better worry bout my unreleased” in ‘Blu Billy’ leaving us all anticipating what Smino has in store for the future.
