Today, Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist Joyner Lucas released his highly-anticipated sophomore studio album titled Not Now I’m Busy that includes star-studded collaborations with the likes of Jelly Roll, DMX, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Twista, Logic, Symba, Conway the Machine and Nefertitti Avani and is currently available on all streaming platforms via The Orchard — LISTEN HERE.
The 17-song album takes listeners on a musical journey that showcases Joyner’s powerful storytelling ability over mesmerizing beats. With “Three Little Pigs,” Joyner creatively uses his lyrics as a metaphor to describe the longstanding history of police violence against Black people across America.
It also includes the newly-released collaboration with Jelly Roll on “Best For Me,” which shines a powerful message on the importance of supporting loved ones battling substance abuse and addiction and lends a voice to those suffering in silence. The song reached No. 2 on iTunes Top Hip-Hop/Rap Songs chart and is currently No. 3 on YouTube’s Trending for music — WATCH HERE.
Not Now I’m Busy also includes Joyner’s previous releases from the past year, including “Sticks & Stones (feat. Conway the Machine),” “Seventeen,” “Broski,” “24 Hours to live,” “What’s That” and “Cut U Off (feat. YoungBoy Never Broke Again).” The new album showcases Joyner’s evolution as an individual and independent artist since dropping his last album, ADHD, in March 2020. The project debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200, earned RIAA Gold certification, and solidified his position as one of the industry’s most formidable rap talents.
Joyner’s new single comes on the heels of his “Not Now I’m Busy” headlining tour announcement – a 24-city trek that will kick off on May 11th in Minneapolis at Uptown Theater and will include special appearances from rappers Millyz and Dax. Tickets are now available for purchase HERE.
Not Now I’m Busy Headline Tour Dates
- May 11th –Minneapolis, MN @ Uptown Theater
- May 13th – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
- May 15th – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
- May 16th – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
- May 18th – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre and Ballroom
- May 19th – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
- May 20th – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
- May 22nd – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
- May 24th – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
- May 25th – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
- May 26th – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
- May 30th – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
- May 31s – San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre
- June 1st – Dallas, TX @ Gilley’s – South Side Ballroom
- June 4th – Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom
- June 5th – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
- June 7th – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
- June 8th – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
- June 9th – San Diego, CA @ SOMA – Mainstage
- June 11th – Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo
- June 12th – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
- June 14th – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
- June 22 – Worcester, MA @ JoynerFest