Lil Tjay bids ‘Farewell’ to Columbia with new mixtape drop
LIL TJAY SAYS ‘FAREWELL’ TO COLUMBIA RECORDS WITH
SURPRISE MIXTAPE FEATURING NLE CHOPPA, POLO G,
RICH THE KID, & G HERBO
FOLLOWING COUNTLESS MULTI-PLATINUM RECORDS & BILLIONS OF STREAMS, THE MELODIC RAPPER RELEASES HIS FINAL PROJECT
WITH THE ICONIC LABEL
LISTEN TO FAREWELL HERE
Los Angeles, California – December 6, 2024 – Bronx-born, multi-platinum recording artist Lil Tjay, known for melodic rap tracks like the 8x Platinum “Pop Out” with Polo G and the 6x Platinum “Calling My Phone” with 6LACK accumulating over 15 billion streams, has just released a surprise 8-track mixtape as his final project with Columbia Records. Farewell includes five new songs with features from NLE Choppa, Polo G, Rich The Kid, and G Herbo, and is available HERE.
Following billions of streams, countless multi-platinum hits, and several RIAA certified God and Platinum albums, Lil Tjay is stepping into a new stage of his career as an independent artist. The “Pop Out” rapper just released “Way Out The Hood II” with friend and longtime collaborator Polo G and has now surprised fans with his Farewell mixtape, the last project on his deal with Columbia Records.
Featuring eight tracks, Farewell, includes previously released singles “Let It Go Baby,” “Told Ya,” and “Good Life,” along with five new releases, including “Long Way From The Block,” “Why” featuring NLE Choppa, “Back To The Wall” featuring Polo G, “Upset” featuring Rich The Kid, and “Built Like A Soldier” featuring G Herbo.
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About Lil Tjay
Before becoming an internet sensation with streams in the multi-millions, Lil Tjay was just a kid from the Bronx with humble beginnings. His story is one of resilience and transformation. Growing up in an NYC neighborhood rife with gang culture, Lil Tjay faced a year of incarceration at a young age. However, upon his release, he channeled his energy into his musical aspirations, finding solace and purpose in the recording studio. Lil Tjay burst onto the rap scene with a unique blend of swagger and lyrical prowess, quickly capturing the attention of millions. His debut album, True 2 Myself, features platinum-certified hits like “F.N.,” “Brothers,” “Leaked,” “Hold On,” “Ruthless,” “One Take,” and “GOAT.” His collaboration with 6LACK, “Calling My Phone,” debuted at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking his highest chart debut and career peak. With over 15 billion global streams and accolades such as being featured in XXL’s Freshman Class of 2020 and Billboard’s 21 Under 21, Lil Tjay’s influence continues to grow. His recent single, “June 22nd,” offers a raw, introspective look at the traumatic events leading up to him being shot, showcasing his melodic talent and storytelling ability. This track is part of his latest album, 222, which highlights his artistic evolution since his platinum-certified 2021 release, Destined 2 Win. Lil Tjay’s latest achievements have cemented his place in the rap world. His 2023 album 222 not only pushed the boundaries of his musical vulnerability and skill but also resonated deeply with audiences globally. The album’s success was followed by his highly-anticipated “The Good Life Tour” in 2024, featuring special guests Kalan.FrFr and Dina Ayada. This tour showcases Lil Tjay’s dynamic stage presence and ability to connect with fans, further solidifying his status as a major force in contemporary hip-hop.
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LIL TJAY & POLO G REUNITE FOR NEW SINGLE
“WAY OUT THE HOOD II”
THE LATEST IN THE PROLIFIC DUO’S LONG
LIST OF COLLABORATIONS
LISTEN TO WAY OUT THE HOOD II HERE
Los Angeles, California – December 6, 2024 – Bronx-born, multi-platinum recording artist Lil Tjay, known for melodic rap tracks like the 8x Platinum “Pop Out” with Polo G and the 6x Platinum “Calling My Phone” with 6LACK accumulating over 15 billion streams, and multi-platinum Chicago-based rapper Polo G are reuniting for their new single, “Way Out The Hood II.” The new single is a follow up to Tjay’s “Way Out The Hood” released in October with a new verse from Polo G and comes with an official music video availableHERE.
The longtime friends have collaborated many times from 2019’s 8x Platinum collaboration “Pop Out” from Polo G’s Die A Legendproject and 2021’s “Suicide” on Polo G’s Hall of Fame 2 album to 2021’s “Headshot” with Fivio Foreign on Tjay’s Destined 2 Winalbum and more recently, 2023’s “Beat The Odds Pt 2” on Tjay’s album 222. In October, Tjay brought out Polo G in front of 20,000 fans at his sold-out show at London’s The O2 Arena to kick off his 8-date ‘The Past 2 Present Tour’ in Europe, which took place on the fifth anniversary of his double platinum debut studio album, True 2 Myself, and continued to Amsterdam, Oslo, and Helsinki before taking over Brussels, Paris, Munich, and ending in Berlin.
The show was the first of Tjay’s 8-date ‘The Past 2 Present Tour’ in Europe and took place on the fifth anniversary of his double platinum debut studio album, True 2 Myself, which was released in October 2019. Featuring guest appearances from Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Lil Wayne, and others, the project debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200 chart and helped launch his career. Recently, Tjay has released a slew of singles including “Took A While (Be Us),” “Legacy,” and “Let It Go Baby.”
Polo G is a versatile rapper who has achieved several multi-platinum albums and singles. The video for his inspirational and melodic song “Finer Things” was viewed tens of millions of times and helped his 2019 debut LP, Die a Legend, crack the Top Ten on the Billboard 200. His subsequent albums fared even better, with 2020’s The Goat debuting at number two and 2021’s Hall of Fameentering the chart at number one. He also hit the Top 40 of the Hot 100 with 2022’s “Distraction.” Several singles, including 2024’s “Angels in the Sky,” preceded his fourth full-length Hood Poet.