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, 2015MusicNewsText Daisy 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 30,000+ creatives from around the world.TrendingThe library is open at Valentino SS27Shutting down a Paris library and blasting Troye Sivan on loop, Alessandro Michele presented a party-ready offering while gathering book recs from the front rowFashionFashionRei Kawakubo takes the crown at Comme des Garçons SS27SalomonFashionJISOO conquers the elements in Salomon's winter campaignFashionNoir Kei Ninomiya SS27 wants us to stop and taste the rosesFashionMiu Miu SS27 turns acting royalty into sporty librariansFashionHow Paris’ stifling summer inspired Vivienne Westwood SS27FashionParis Fashion Week is burning at Celine SS27FashionFashion gets stoned at Rick Owens SS27 FashionOttolinger SS27 wants you to stay moisturisedEscape 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