Big Sean Hosts “Better You Than Me” Listening Party at NYA Studios in LA
Photo Credit: Instagram (Big Sean)
On Friday, August 30th, Big Sean cemented his return to music with the release of his new album, “Better You Than Me.” After a four-year hiatus and catching strays in one of the most historic rap beefs of the decade, he is back, he is better, and he is ready to share all of the blessings and lessons that he’s learned over these last four years of silence. To celebrate his resurgence from solitude, Sean hosted a listening party at NYA Studios in LA for friends, family, press, and fans to enjoy his latest labor of love.
“Imma keep it real with you. As we got to the end of the album, I was paralyzed. I was paralyzed with not knowing what the fuck to do,” he said. “I don’t know why life got so heavy on me at that moment. I was exhausted, I had COVID, and I had decisions to make. Do you want to put the album out, or do you want to wait?”
Big Sean shares a heartfelt speech during his listening party for Better Me Than You in Los Angeles.
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The space was dark and mysterious, filled with smoke and a small circular stage surrounded by laser lights. As guests awaited Big Sean's grand entrance, we enjoyed complimentary drinks by JAJA, including Ranch Water, Margarita, Paloma, Tequila On The Rocks, and Gin & Juice. During the event, he spilled the tea on where his head was while creating the songs, offering a more in-depth understanding of the records as singles and the project as a whole. This transparency came as no surprise after he announced the album's release via an emotional Instagram Live.
“When I got on IG Live and was emotional and sh*t, it was because I was defeated at that time. I was overwhelmed, I was fucking down bad, and I just felt like I wasn’t in the right vibration, Dawg. I talked to my mom on the phone, and she said, ‘You don’t have the power, God has the power. Do it, baby, do it!”
Clearly taking his mom’s advice, we find ourselves here, celebrating the release of his seventh studio album and his dynamic run as a top artist in the game. As he eagerly performed songs from the album, one of the most touching moments of the evening was when he shared the stage with his father while performing one of his favorite songs, titled “Type Cast.”
Big Sean's father joins him on stage as he performs "Type Cast" at his Better Me Than You listening party in LA.
At first listen, the album is a solid 9 out of 10, with the only point missing due to the lack of a rollout. This body of work has amazing production, the tracklist flows effortlessly, and Sean definitely brought the bars. The singles "Precision," "YES," and "Who You Are" were perfectly selected to cater to every type of Sean fan, with visuals to match. If you’ve wondered what Big Sean has been up to over the last four years, give “Better You Than Me” a spin and get filled in. Stream the album now on all platforms.
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