Mainstream Sellout

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Mainstream Sellout
Studio album by
Machine Gun Kelly
ReleasedMarch 25, 2022
Label
ProducerTravis Barker
Machine Gun Kelly chronology
Tickets to My Downfall
(2020) 		Mainstream Sellout
(2022)
Singles from Mainstream Sellout
  1. "Papercuts"
    Released: August 11, 2021
  2. "Emo Girl"
    Released: February 4, 2022

Mainstream Sellout is the upcoming sixth studio album by American musician Machine Gun Kelly, scheduled to be released on March 25, 2022, via Bad Boy Records and Interscope Records. It is his second collaborative project with drummer and producer Travis Barker, following 2020's Tickets to My Downfall. In August 2021, the album was announced under its original title, Born with Horns, by which it was known until being renamed in January 2022.

Background[]

The album was first announced on August 9, 2021,[1] on Instagram, where Kelly and collaborator Travis Barker revealed matching tattoos of the phrase "born with horns", the album's previous title.[2] Kelly announced that he and Barker were "back for round two", a reference to his fifth album Tickets to My Downfall, his first collaboration with Barker.[3] Barker will return to produce Mainstream Sellout.[4][5]

The album's intended first single, "Papercuts", was released on August 11, 2021.[6][7][8] The accompanying music video was directed by Cole Bennett.[9][10] A 20-second teaser of a song was teased on Instagram prior to the album announcement: the post was captioned "Signed a deal; I got papercuts", which matched the lyrics in the clip.[11] Previews teased that he had shaved his head for the music video, though it was later revealed to be a bald cap.[8] The song has led journalists to believe he was continuing in the pop punk direction of Tickets to My Downfall.[12][7] The song addresses Kelly's struggles with his own fame.[13]

In October 2021, Kelly described the album as "darker" and more "guitar-heavy" than Tickets to My Downfall. He also hinted at a New Year's Day release date.[14] On January 31, 2022, Kelly announced that the album had been retitled to Mainstream Sellout.[15] On February 4, 2022, Kelly announced the release date of the album and released the second single "Emo Girl" featuring Willow.[16]

Track listing[]

Mainstream Sellout track listing[17]
No.TitleLength
8."Emo Girl" (featuring Willow)2:39

Personnel[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker Get Matching Tattoos to Announce MGK's New Album | Entertainment Tonight". www.etonline.com.
  2. ^ "Machine Gun Kelly 'Back for Round Two' With Travis Barker on His Next Album". Billboard.
  3. ^ "Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker get matching tattoos to announce new album 'Born With Horns'". NME. August 9, 2021.
  4. ^ "Machine Gun Kelly, Travis Barker get matching tattoos to announce new album title". EW.com.
  5. ^ Ehrlich, Brenna (August 9, 2021). "Machine Gun Kelly Announces New Album Title in Most Machine Gun Kelly Way Possible". Rolling Stone.
  6. ^ Alter, Rebecca (August 11, 2021). "Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker Get Matching Tats to Announce New MGK Album". Vulture.
  7. ^ a b Brown, Paul 'Browny' (August 10, 2021). "Looks Like MGK & Travis Barker Are Announcing A New Album This Week!". Wall Of Sound.
  8. ^ a b "Machine Gun Kelly Debuts Bald Look and Head Tattoo for New Music Video: 'I Shaved My Head for This'". PEOPLE.com.
  9. ^ "Machine Gun Kelly Teams With Travis Barker Again for New Album". SPIN. August 9, 2021.
  10. ^ Machine Gun Kelly - Papercuts (Directed by Cole Bennett), retrieved August 12, 2021 – via YouTube
  11. ^ "Machine Gun Kelly Announces New Album 'Born With Horns'". Loudwire.
  12. ^ "Machine Gun Kelly Reveals New Album Title - News". Rock Sound Magazine.
  13. ^ Legaspi, Althea (August 12, 2021). "Machine Gun Kelly Previews Album With New 'Papercuts' Video". Rolling Stone.
  14. ^ "Machine Gun Kelly Says He's 'No Longer Holding Back' with Next Album". Billboard.
  15. ^ "Machine Gun Kelly and Travis Barker Got Matching Album Title Tattoos. MGK Just Changed the LP's Name". Rolling Stone. January 31, 2022.
  16. ^ "Machine Gun Kelly Shares New Single "Emo Girl" ft. Willow; Reveals Mainstream Sellout Release Date". HipHopNMore. February 4, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
  17. ^ "mainstream sellout by Machine Gun Kelly". Apple Music. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
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