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Giveon Unveils 'Beloved,' Blending Classic R&B With Personal Narratives

The 14-track album blends live instrumentation, cinematic sequencing, retro grooves; chart momentum fuels a planned tour with potential collaborations

Giveon poses for a portrait on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
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Giveon poses for a portrait on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
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Overview

  • Giveon's sophomore album arrived July 11 after a three-year creative hiatus and channels themes of growth and heartache into a narrative arc.
  • Lead single 'Twenties' peaked at No. 6 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart, underscoring the album’s commercial momentum.
  • Sevn Thomas, Peter Lee Johnson and Matthew Burnett led production, drawing from live jam sessions with veteran musicians.
  • The record’s cinematic sequencing, inspired by film noir, opens with dramatic strings before rewinding into intimate storytelling.
  • Giveon plans to support the album with a tour and has expressed interest in a joint EP collaboration with Teddy Swims.