6lack Says Speaking With Male Buddies Improves His Psychological Well being

6lack took a five-year break between releasing 2018’s East Atlanta Love Letter album and 2023’s Since I Have a Lover album. The Atlanta native launched 6pc Scorching EP and singles throughout that layoff. Nevertheless, he largely laid low.

A brand new interview with Billboard featured 6lack discussing now being in wholesome relationships with himself and the individuals round him. The Grammy-nominated singer/rapper additionally talked about Black males addressing psychological well being.

“One of many easiest issues is simply having conversations that don’t really feel good. Particularly with my buddies which might be guys,” the 31-year-old Love Renaissance consultant said. “I believe that ladies have a greater sense of getting circles and having moments in conversations with one another.”

6lack additionally stated, “We’re so in our personal house that it’s arduous for us to return collectively and handle critical issues. We are able to come collectively for a basketball sport, soccer sport, live performance, membership, no matter else. Nevertheless it’s lots much less of a standard factor for us to get collectively and simply discuss.”

Since I Have a Lover earned a Greatest Progressive R&B Album nod on the upcoming 66th Annual Grammy Awards. 6lack’s third studio LP competes towards The Love Album: Off the Grid by Diddy, Nova by Terrace Martin & James Fauntleroy, The Age of Pleasure by Janelle Monáe and SOS by SZA.

6lack beforehand acquired Grammy nominations in 2018 and 2019. He got here up quick 3 times in these prior situations, together with a Greatest City Modern Album nomination for 2016’s Free 6lack.

Since I Have a Lover accommodates visitor options from Don Toliver and Wale. The challenge peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart, No. 7 on the High R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 3 on the High R&B Albums chart.