# Future's New Album Falls Short | Hip-Hop News

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Podcast: [Hip-Hop News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hip-hop-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7635865)
Published: 2026-07-10T23:02:31+00:00
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Future’s new solo album “The Real Me” has sparked mixed reactions online, with many calling it a disappointing follow-up to his 2022 release. While some praise the Pharrell-produced track “Alice” for its beat, they criticize the lyrics as heavy-handed and the album’s thematic title as misleading. Attempts at sonic experimentation feel hollow, lacking lyrical depth to match the production shifts. Overall, critics place it among Future’s weaker albums, despite surface-level hints of evolution. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8edeec7755f54198

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