Lil Durk’s new album, Deep Thoughts, is currently out, and unfortunately for the rapper, he is behind bars and can’t enjoy the success of his hard work. But how did the album come together? A powerful team in Durk’s managers Cedrick “SB” Earsery and Kelvin Sherman.
The two spoke with Billboard and highlighted how they could pull together what they call a masterpiece, teaming with in-house A&R DJ Bandz, Durk’s engineer Justin (Jusvibes), and Fred Foster for the creative direction. Durk signed off on the project.
“[Lil Durk] was at a space in life where he was just ready for elevation and transitioning,” Earsery said. “He was getting toward religion more. He got married last year on Father’s Day. He was in a new place. He had went to rehab and [was] bettering himself.”
“Everything was with [Durk’s], blessing so we were definitely making sure he was present in all of this with phone calls,” Sherman says. “Even though we tweaked some things, the bulk of this is really Durk. We wanted to make sure it sat in the intention he went when he set out.”
Lil Durk has released his highly anticipated ninth studio album, DEEP THOUGHTS. Known for his raw lyricism and captivating storytelling, Durk’s latest project blends introspective anthems with bold, energetic tracks.
The album features the powerful single “Can’t Hide It” with Grammy-nominated artist Jhené Aiko, showcasing Durk’s melodic prowess. Other standout collaborations include “They Want To Be You” with Future and “1000 Times” featuring Lil Baby.
Before the release, Durk shared a short documentary and a heartfelt voice message on Instagram, recorded from prison, to personally announce the album. Tap into the release below.