Mustard is preparing the release of his Faith of a Mustard Seed album later this month by sharing perhaps the album’s most personal track — one that has him stepping behind a mic in addition to the boards.
The Cali beatmaker released “Pray For Me” on Friday (July 12), and it finds him rapping on record for the very first time.
The song features Mustard speaking about his family and friends — both those who are here and those who have passed on.
“I always used to say I would never rap on a song,” he told XXL. “I feel like people have never heard my side of any story.
“But I felt like this was the perfect time to explain to everybody where I’ve been for the last five years.
“I always wanted to talk about something that was real to me, and that, even if you didn’t like the rap, you really like, understood he’s saying some real shit, what he’s saying is honest, and it’s vulnerable.”
You can check the video for “Pray For Me” below.
Last month, Mustard revealed that Faith of a Mustard Seed got its title from the late Nipsey Hussle.
When working on the title track for the producer’s last album, 2019’s Perfect Ten, Nipsey suggested that Mustard name the effort Faith Of A Mustard Seed. The producer, however, had already locked in the aforementioned title at the time.
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“And [Nipsey] was like, ‘Well before it’s all said and done, you gotta do Faith Of A Mustard Seed,’” he recalled.
When the West Coast beatmaker began working on the new project, he actually had a different title in mind (that he may still use), but when he knew that Nip’s suggested title made sense after he sampled a Luther Vandross cut because his mother is a huge fan of the singer.
Due out on July 26, Faith Of A Mustard Seed will be released through a new partnership with BMG.
“I’m happy to join forces with BMG, a company known for its dedication to nurturing artistic independence, integrity, and innovation,” Mustard said in a statement to Billboard. “Together, we’ll continue to push the boundaries of creativity and deliver groundbreaking music that resonates with audiences worldwide.”
