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Will Smith Says “Creative” Partnership With Alfonso Ribeiro “Totally Transformed My Life”: “Nobody Commits as Hard”
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/will-smith-partnership-alfonso-ribeiro-transformed-life-1236077761/

That was one of the best verses I've heard of him recently. Very nice

The verse

It would be great to see them doing another movie together, but I’d rather see him drop an album and do a tour.

Man this gave me chills. So excited to see he’s back and doing it for himself and not anyone or anything else. I saw his show in LA is now sold out. I’m so sad I won’t be there, but still holding out hope he will eventually come a bit closer to home so that I can make it out. 

They're really cool, I'm psyched.

Will says he's releasing the album probably top of next year (jump to minute 3:58):
 

This is kind of a weird thing to make you tap out on an artist you've like for a long time.  Did you have the same problems with "The Rain"?  Let an artist express themselves.  You don't have to rock with every facet of their art. 

Will Smith Exits Role In Big-Budget Action Movie ‘Sugar Bandits’
https://deadline.com/2024/09/will-smith-exits-action-movie-sugar-bandits-1236077561/

Entertainment Tonight - Will Smith Interview (1996)
 

Possible new song for the album? Will Smith & India Martínez:
 

Things have gone quiet about the new album. Will seems to be focused on promoting the newest season of Bel-Air now. 

Will Smith Reveals the 'Bel Air' Role He Almost Played -- And Why It Didn't Happen (Exclusive)
https://www.etonline.com/media/videos/will-smith-reveals-the-bel-air-role-he-almost-played-and-why-it-didnt-happen-exclusive

Such a dope song love the whole vibe of it. I don't have any clue on who Russ is but his verse was fire and having Jaden on the hook just gave it a modern sound to go along with the beat. I've been watching alot of reaction vids to the song and video people are loving Will's back rappng again. and giving him his flowers as an mc. 

Very nice. Sadly I haven't been able to get with the show. The darker theme of it is just not for me. I have given it multiple tries. Is the reason o got Peacock.

I wouldn't expect a music video without the interview segments. It's a short film that uses those clips to dive into the subject matter. They have the song-only version up.
 

Same! But I’m not complaining, I’m just glad we will finally get an album!

it seems that new album is called Rave in the Wasteland. He spokes about the name of the new album in "making of Work of art" video. 

yup just came here to post this! "Rave in the Wasteland"! I personally love that title. 
 
 

Powerful title! Man I still can't believe we are getting a new album after all this time. 

Will says in this video that the album is called Rave In The Wasteland
 

Gosh, I absolutely love this song.  Love the video too!  First few reaction videos I've seen on this are very positive too.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/07/26/will-smith-new-song-rap-work-of-art/74554958007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawERYq5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRxCYkeMqFvhrz_mC6piT7sgvwkvwvEQYnntynxd9NuBOruAzrohT5IpTg_aem_M6kdJEjLoX2TeaApzZn4bw
 
Will Smith resurges rap career with new single 'Work of Art'
Naledi Ushe USA TODAY The Fresh Prince is officially back in the rap game. Will Smith released the debut single "Work of Art" off of his upcoming album Friday along with its music video. The track features Smith's son Jaden and singer Russ on the vocals with the Grammy-winning rapper reflecting on the different aspects of his personality.
"I am Musa, I am Jesus / I am Judas, I am the judge / I am the victim, and I'm the shooter / I'm in the Torah, and the Koran, and in the Bible / I am a shepherd / I am a leader, and a disciple," Smith, 55, smoothly raps.
  He also alludes to his struggle in the public eye after he slapped comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards.
"They tried to censor me / But then they sent for me," he raps in one section, adding in the chorus, "I am a saint, but if you touch, I am a savage."

Will Smith returns to musicwith uplifting BET Awards 2024 performance of 'You Can Make It'
Throughout the music video, Smith reveals to Russ that he recorded over 20 songs for his upcoming project. "'Work of Art' was the song where I found my voice. It was like 'Ah! That’s what I want to talk about,'" he says as the two become part of a museum display.
  Smith has been teasing his return to music in the past few months with an appearance during J. Balvin's Coachella set in April, followed by the first live performance of his song "You Can Make It" at the BET Awards in June and a surprise appearance at La Velada Del Año 4 earlier this month.
      Teasing his fifth album, the "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" star wrote on Instagram on July 12, "The Theme of the music I’ve been working on is 'Dance in your Darkest Moments.' Over the past couple of years I’ve had to learn a different way to be with adversity — a different way to face hard times."
  The actor's most recent studio album was “Lost and Found,” released in 2005. The album sold a half-million copies and peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
Contributing: Edward Segarra, KiMi Robinson
 

Rakim just released his new album, G.O.Ds Network: Reb7rth. A collaboration remix with them, with Jeff on production, would be perfect. Jeff and Rakim have done a handful of shows in recent years.  This only makes sense and would boost interest in both of their albums. Plus, if Will's album is leaning toward modern rap, a classic Hip-Hop remix would hit the spot for those of us wanting that. 

4 times??? Damn, man!