With an interesting mix of hilarious humor and unique lyricism, Lil Dicky has been on my “to-watch” list for quite some time now. With his tour finally coming to a close, Dicky looks to finally release his debut project, Professional Rapper.
After much anticipation, Dicky has announced that his long-awaited debut album now has a targeted release date of July 31st. Professional Rapper will be a 16-track offering, which will include previously leaked singles “Lemme Freak,” “White Crime” and “Classic Male Pregame.”
After dropping his mixtape So Hard in 2013, and cultivating a rabid fan base with his blend of rap and comedy, Lil Dicky has dedicated the last two-years tediously honing his craft as a lyricist, and is ready to be taken seriously as an emcee. “I really ended up falling in love with rap in the process and I don’t see myself going away from it anytime soon,” Dicky said in a recent interview. “The mixtape to me felt like a comedian who is really good at rapping, whereas I think my debut album feels like a good rapper who’s funny. It’s subtle but there’s a difference.” Professional Rapper will showcase Dicky – whose influences include JAY Z and Drake – as an evolved and confident lyricist with skills that have caught the attention of some heavy-hitters in the rap game. “I have some great collaborations on the album and a couple of them will probably shock a lot of people. I’m excited to see how my fans will react when it’s time to reveal the line-up.”
Some updates regarding the album and tour. https://t.co/fcGwJzkZ19
— Young Man (@lildickytweets) May 20, 2015
Dicky will also hit the road this summer, check out the dates below.
May 27 – Detroit, MI @ Shelter at St. Andrew’s Hall
May 28 – Toronto, CANADA @ Mod Club
May 29 – Buffalo, NY @ The Town Ballroom
May 31 – Pawtucket, RI @ The Met
Jun 1 – Boston, MA @ The Paradise
Jun 2 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
Jun 4 – Washington DC @ 930 Club
Jun 5 – Philadelphia, PA @ TLA
Jun 6 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small’s Theatre
Jun 7 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bunbury Music Festival
Jun 9 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
Jun 11 – Orlando, FL @ The Social
Jun 12 – Ft Lauderdale, FL @ The Culture Room
Jun 13 – St Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
Jun 15 – New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks
Jun 16 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Studio
Jun 17 – Austin, TX @ Parish
Jun 18 – Dallas, TX @ Trees
Aug 14 – Somerset, WI @ Summer Set Music Festival
Sep 5 – Seattle, WA @ Bumbershoot
