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307:. He also stated that he recorded much of the album using other methods than an iPod or iPhone. The song, "Like Me", was written and recorded in July 2017, after a period in which Lacy said he hadn't written any music because of the emotions and fears he had expressing his sexuality. The song features
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announced that two solo albums from unnamed band members had been completed. On May 16, he announced the title and revealed the cover art of the album. On May 21, he released the second single titled "Playground" and revealed the track list of the album. A final single, "Hate CD", was released hours
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isn't just his debut album — it's his first definitive statement. Loosely tied together as an intergalactic mission, the album moves with the viscosity of a lava lamp... it's an impressively cohesive introduction to an artist coming into his own."
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271:. It was preceded by the singles "N Side", "Playground", and "Hate CD".
1473:"Steve Lacy, co-pilot for hip-hop's elite, takes his first solo flight"
1525:"Steve Lacy Debuts Prince-Influenced 'Apollo XXI' Single 'Playground'"
1310:"Steve Lacy Debuts Prince-Influenced 'Apollo XXI' Single 'Playground'"
733:"Playground" (Track 3) has a writing credit for Steve Lacy as well as
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968:"Steve Lacy: Apollo XXI review – a casually confident kaleidoscope"
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1234:"Steve Lacy discusses his debut album, life and love - i-D"
1447:"The future of sex sounds like Steve Lacy's Apollo XXI"
1087:"Steve Lacy Hits The "Playground" For Another New Song"
856:"The Steve Lacy Interview | Zane Lowe on Beats 1 Radio"
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