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bLAck pARty returns with the slow-burning new single Distant Lover, which teases a dreamy new era for the artist.
After a two-year hiatus, bLAck pARty is back. ‘Distant Lover’, his first release since 2023’s ‘BOMB’ featuring Latto, signals the beginning of a fresh sonic chapter: lush, psychedelic, and unmistakably his. The Arkansas-born, L.A.-based multi-hyphenate floats over a three-dimensional groove with the ease of a daydream, delivering a track that feels like a love letter penned under neon lights.
As always, genre is merely a suggestion for bLAck pARty. Fusing funk, soul, R&B, and Afrobeats, he layers textures like brushstrokes, intimate yet expansive, clean yet raw. The snippet teased on socials already had fans buzzing, and the full track delivers: a head-nod beat wrapped in warm synths and subtle melancholy. It’s a vibe that captures the feeling of longing not just for a person, but for a version of yourself you only meet through music.
Malik Flint’s chameleonic approach has seen him shape-shift from Kari Faux collaborator to Issa Rae composer, from band geek to Childish Gambino protégé. Now, as he gears up for his Late To The Party Tour, touching down at Governors Ball, Lollapalooza, and select solo stops across North America, ‘Distant Lover’ sets the tone for what’s next.