Demanyé Duncan
Demanyé Duncan
6LACK returns after three years with a deeply reflective album that redefines “gangsta” through fatherhood, love, and emotional growth.
6LACK released his first album in three years, Love is the New Gangsta, redefining what it means to be a “gangsta" through his experiences as a father. Rooted in love, the album explores growth, vulnerability, and masculinity through a more grounded, mature, and reflective lens. It features collaborations with artists like Leon Thomas, AZ Chike, Young Thug, 2 Chainz, Odeal, QUIN, and Mereba, expanding the album’s emotional depth. Here are some of our favorite producers who helped produce the sound of Love is the New Gangsta.
Production credits on “Bounty,” “Bird Flu,” “I GUESS,” “Out of Body,” and “Bear”
Best known for his work with 6LACK, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and blackbear, FWDSLXSH once again brings his signature atmospheric and emotionally driven production to Love is the New Gangsta. With production credits on 5 songs, FWDSLXSH helps create the album’s atmospheric tone that is emotionally reflective through moody melodies, textured sounds, and layered production, creating a space for vulnerability, reflection, and emotional depth.
Production credits on “Wifey Baby Mama” and “RUNNING LATE FREESTYLE”
Multi-platinum, Grammy-award-winning producer Mike Hector brings a soulful, sultry sound, balancing emotion with a more rhythm-driven production. His past work includes production on releases by Kendrick Lamar, Denzel Curry, Doja Cat, and Frank Ocean, among others. With warm basslines, soft percussion, and steady drums, he creates a laid-back, atmospheric tone.
Production credits on “I GUESS” and “Sunday Again”
Dos Dias, who has worked with 21 Savage, Lil Uzi Vert, Summer Walker, and more, adds to the album’s reflective mood through minimal and emotional production. With melodies and soft drums, Grammy-winning and multi-platinum engineer from Atlanta creates a laid-back and open feel while highlighting the album’s themes of vulnerability, growth, and emotional honesty.
Production on credits “Ashin’ the Blunt”
Swiss producer, OZ brings his signature sound and atmospheric approach to the album, adding a darker layer. Blending moody textures with strong rhythmic structure, and steady drums, OZ expands the emotional range of the album while staying in 6LACK’s introspective and reflective style.
Production credits on “Bounty”
Kill September adds a dark, emotional edge and texture, setting the tone for the album’s opening. Through layered, atmospheric production, he creates a sound reflective of 6LACK’S tone. With production credits on Wizkid and Sam Smith’s discographies, September worked on several tracks on 6LACK’s previous album, Since I Have A Lover.
Production credits on “RUNNING LATE FREESTYLE”
Best known for his work in hip-hop and R&B with artists like Vince Staples and Lizzo, Whosantoine contributes to a more looser, free-flowing production style on “RUNNING LATE FREESTYLE.” Minimal yet textured instrumental, its sound supports 6LACK’s delivery, giving a raw conversational feel, adding to the album’s laid-back and reflective tone.
Production credits on “I GUESS,” “Sunday Again,” and “On Me”
Both credited in production and engineering, Justin Cho played a major role in the album’s sound, crafting an atmospheric and emotionally grounded sound that blends moody R&B textures, soulful instrumentation and refined yet detailed production supporting the emotions in each song.
The full list of producers who contributed to Love is the New Gangsta includes A.J. Hall, Alex Goldblatt, bndries, Childish Major, Darko, Dos Dias, Dougie F, FWDSLXSH, Jared “JB” Brown, Jesse Warren Tyler, Justin Cho, Kill September, LOOF, Los Hendrix, Malik95, Mike Hector, MW, Nikhil Ramnarayan, NinetyFour, Noah Sills, OZ, Reske, Rogét Chahayed, Scribz Riley, Slimwav, Smile High, Spiff Sinatra, Sucuki, Tane Runo, Taylor Tookes, Trey Lander, Whosantoine, xynothing and Yuli.