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There’s no arguing that 2025 has been a meteoric yr for Rob49, whose “WTHELLY” took over the web not lengthy after its March launch. Naturally, he’s chosen to capitalize on that momentum with a brand new album, Let Me Fly, which dropped on Friday (Could 23).

The 22-track providing covers numerous floor, particularly relating to options. Rob49 and Sexyy Crimson try and recreate the magic they made on 2022’s “Drained” with the appropriately titled “So Sexyy,” which additionally brings YTB Fatt alongside for the trip. Elsewhere, Birdman provides a little bit of commentary on the opening minimize, “Get The Image,” in addition to “JetWifi.”

Extra visitor appearances come from Quavo, G Herbo, Polo G, Meek Mill, Fridayy and Hunxho. That being mentioned, Rob49 has greater than a handful of solo moments. On “BLOUSIN,” the New Orleans rapper reminds listeners why he’s the “greatest on this s**t,” name-dropping Latto, Angel Reese and David Ruffin within the course of. In the meantime, “Hear Me Momma” sees him mirror on his rise and the hurdles he’s overcome.

Tucked later inside the album are a couple of bonus tracks, like “Off Dat Drank,” “Wassam Child” that includes Lil Wayne and “On Dat Money” with Cardi B. All in all, Let Me Fly not solely proves Rob49’s star energy but in addition his capability to convey stars collectively. Take a hear under.

Why Wasn’t Rob49’s “WTHELLY (Remix)” On ‘Let Me Fly’?

Arguably the most important disappointment about Let Me Fly — which, admittedly, doesn’t depart followers with a lot else to gripe about — is Rob49 leaving off the anticipated “WTHELLY (Remix).” He beforehand teased an all-star tackle the monitor that includes G Herbo, Latto and maybe probably the most stunning collaborator, Justin Bieber.

From the appears to be like of issues, followers might find yourself getting a number of variations of the viral monitor as an alternative of 1 large posse minimize. “I used to be gonna drop the [remix] with [G Herbo] first and add it to the album, however we wound up doing it too late,” Rob49 advised Billboard on Thursday (Could 22). “So, it’d come out the subsequent day on the album, then we’re simply gonna go from there with it.”