''Stay'' is the debut

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by Canadian singer and rapper

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. It was released on May 9, 2019, by RCA Records. It features guest appearances from Playboi Carti and

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Background

The album features guest appearances from American rapper Playboi Carti and American singer

. It follows up from his 2015 debut

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''Stay Down''. The album comes after working with the likes of the late

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, Bibi Bourelly and

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for his second studio album

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Critical reception

HotNewHipHop gave the album a 5-star rating, describing the project as one of his most experimental efforts to date in which he dabbles with elements of dancehall, R&B and afrobeats.

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal.

References

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