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DeJ Loaf Drops Debut “Sell Sole II” Ft. Big Sean, Conway, Benny The Butcher, Rick Ross, Gunna
The title of DeJ Loaf’s debut album Sell Sole II is a nod to her previous mixtape of the same name, and it’s a celebration of how far she’s come since the 2014 project’s release. The Detroit singer-songwriter has been carving out her lane in the industry for years as she’s found her tracks becoming viral hits on social media, and now it’s time to show the world exactly what she has to offer.
“I had to get grounded. Just remembering my purpose and why I initially started doing what I do,” DeJ said in a video she uploaded to Instagram. “I’m walking, not chasing, the fast. I’m letting it build slow. It might not be as easy. It might take us a little longer because we don’t actually sell ourselves. We give it our all. My definition of Sell Sole? To be grounded. Deeply rooted. Don’t sell yourself short.”
Sell Sole II has a handful of blazing features from Big Sean, Gunna, 42 Dugg, Sada Baby, Rick Ross, Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Boldy James, Lil Uzi Vert, and 6LACK. Stream Sell Sole II and let us know what track is your favorite.
Tracklist
1. Bird Call 2
2. Queen
3. Cross That Line
4. Bubbly
5. IDK ft. Big Sean
6. No Passes
7. Obvious
8. Choose
9. No Ceiling ft. Gunna
10. Tap In ft. 42 Dugg & Sada Baby
11. Open Hand ft. Rick Ross
12. Get Money ft. Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Boldy James
13. Just Like Me
14. Simply ft. Lil Uzi Vert
15. Back to My Ways Again
16. Up ft. 6LACK
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The song’s central character is a misguided hero, vulnerable and human. Firecamino emphasizes imperfection over perfection, creating a relatable protagonist. That storytelling gives the song a cinematic, intimate feel.
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“Runnin in Circles” captures the emotional exhaustion of repeated rock bottoms. Lisa Jo vividly depicts inner conflict and self-sabotage becoming all too familiar and devastating. The song embraces the emotional wreckage of “burning your own house down,” which is raw and honest.
Evolution makes this record strong. “Runnin in Circles” slowly moves toward surrender and release instead of staying in the dark. Lisa Jo explores that difficult yet transformative moment when control passes to something greater. The spiritual element gives the song depth and resonates beyond heartbreak and frustration. The song’s messiness is lovely. Healing isn’t polished here. Lisa Jo accepts the hard truth of growth, the confusion, the setbacks, and the painful realization that change often happens after the emotional bottom falls out.
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