Lucky Daye has already cemented himself as an R&B mainstay. Before diving into his new album, Algorithm, let’s reflect on his output so far.
The Grammy-winning singer, who introduced himself with 2019’s Painted, has proven that he knows how to make R&B jams that stick. His sophomore LP, Candydrip, which was ranked No. 1 on Rated R&B’s Best R&B Albums of 2022 list, reaffirmed his position in the R&B lane.
But to know Lucky Daye is to know that he’s never really been the one to box himself in. His past collaborations with Kaytranada (“Look Easy“), SG Lewis (“Feed The Fire“), Mark Ronson (“Too Much“), and even his writing contribution to Beyoncé’s “Alien Superstar” are just a few instances of him flexing his pen beyond familiar territory.
On Daye’s third album, Algorithm, the New Orleans native pushes the sonic envelope with his longtime collaborator and producer D’Mile.
“Algorithm is the continued exploration of my sound, leaning into more futuristic and alternative sounds,” explains Daye. “Whenever I create with D’Mile and J. Kercy, we create magic, so I hope the fans love this project as much as I do.”
Algorithm was preceded by the singles “That’s You,” “HERicane” and “Soft.” The album includes two special guests: Teddy Swims, who appears on “Blame,” and RAYE (“Paralyzed).”
On Algorithm, Daye finds an open playing field to expand his creative horizons with alt-rock-leaning sounds. He experiments more with distorted vocal effects, gritty guitars and gut-punching drums.
Daye doesn’t abandon his R&B roots on Algorithm; instead, he reimagines the rhythmic backdrop for tunes about love (“That’s You“), longing (“Pin”), infatuation (“Algorithm”), shortcomings (“Blame”), heartbreak (“Lemonade”), and weed (“Mary”).
“Stacy, Traci, Faith and Gracey Dominique, Tamika, Amy Aquafina, Rosaline but nothing ever hit like Mary,” he sings in the latter 420 anthem.
Algorithm includes additional production contributions from Bruno Mars, Deputy, Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman, Livvy Bennett, Michael B. Hunter, Heavy Mellow, and The Monsterz.
On July 11, Daye will kick off his headlining Algorithm Tour in San Fransisco with special guest Fana Hues.
They will make additional stops in Portland, Denver, Chicago, Toronto, New Orleans, and more before concluding Aug. 28 in Los Angeles.
Stream Lucky Daye’s new album Algorithm below.
Lucky Daye – The Algorithm Tour 2024 Dates
Jul 11 – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield*
Jul 13 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
Jul 14 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo*
Jul 17 – Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre*
Jul 19 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus
Jul 20 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave*
Jul 21 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
Jul 23 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium*
Jul 24 – Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
Jul 26 – Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Jul 27 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
Jul 28 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
Jul 30 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre*
Jul 31 – Toronto, Ontario @ HISTORY
Aug 2 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre
Aug 3 – Washington, DC @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Aug 4 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
Aug 6 – Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues Boston
Aug 7 – New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
Aug 9 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa*
Aug 10 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte
Aug 11 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
Aug 13 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues Orlando
Aug 15 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City
Aug 16 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
Aug 17 – New Orleans, LA @ The Fillmore New Orleans
Aug 20 – Austin, TX @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater
Aug 21 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
Aug 22 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
Aug 24 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
Aug 25 – San Diego, CA @ SOMA
Aug 27 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues Anaheim
Aug 28 – Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre*
*Not a Live Nation date
