via instagram.com/gweelosMusic / NewsWillow Smith just released a surprise debut album‘Ardipithecus’ takes its title from ancient human bones, and includes contributions from her big brother Trey SmithShareLink copied ✔️December 11, 2015MusicNewsTextDaisy Jones Just when we thought today was shaping up to be just another slow Friday, our favourite teen feminist, producer and singer Willow Smith went and dropped her debut album with essentially no warning whatsoever. The album, which is titled Ardipithecus, is available on U.S iTunes and was released via Jay-Z’s label Roc Nation. It includes 15 tracks, 14 of which she wrote, and 10 of which she produced. The album also includes contributions from her brother Trey Smith (aka AcE) as well as frequent musical collaborator and producer Jabs. Speaking to The Fader, Willow explained: “‘Ardipithecus Ramidus’ is the scientific name of the first hominid bones found on earth. I wanted to name my musical compilation after it because, while I was making these songs I was in such a transitional state. Digging deep in the soil of my heart and finding bits and pieces of my ancient self that tell stories, which end up being the lyrics to the songs. Ardipithecus is my first album in my entire career and it makes me feel so blessed to be able to share my evolution with the LightEaters as I continue excavating my inner worlds…” Listen to one of the album’s tracks “F Q-C #8” below: Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREWatch: Lil Uzi Vert doesn’t believe we’re in realityWatch: beabadoobee on AI slop, the Gen Z stare and Zayn Malik GucciEsDeeKid, Fakemink and more shut down Gucci’s AW26 afterpartyAss, miso soup and furries: beabadoobee’s 5 most chaotic online momentsbeabadoobee: ‘You’ve got to embrace the fuck-ups and the failures’ Antonio MarrasAntonio Marras wants us to stop and smell the roses for AW26The most revealing lyrics on Harry Styles’ new albumThe rise of EsDeeKid in 5 tracksWatch: Oklou on favourite films, parenthood, and how to say her nameA starter pack guide to the lore of 2hollis‘The internet was a bad parent to me’: 2hollis and Arca in conversation6 times Lil Uzi Vert pushed rap forwardEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy