The Evolution of the Rose
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| Released | June 27, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | 2022–2025 | |||
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| Length | 36:08 | |||
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The Evolution of The Rose is the third studio album by American rapper Lil Skies and acts as a sequel to his 2018 mixtape Life of a Dark Rose. It was released on June 27, 2025, by Big Noise Music Group. The album features guest appearances from Landon Cube and Ravenna Golden. It follows his previous album Unbothered (2021). [3][4][5]
Background
[edit]Skies first started teasing a sequel to Life of a Dark Rose as early as 2022, posting an Instagram story asking whether fans wanted a sequel. [6] Life of a Dark Rose 2 never released due to label issues. Skies would announce his parting with Atlantic Records in February of 2023. [7] Skies wouldn't touch on a sequel album until he announced the title of The Evolution of The Rose in June 2025 via Instagram. [8] In a post announcing the pre sale, Skies announced a fan favourite snippet "Ganja" would be released as part of the album. [9]
Singles
[edit]The lead single "2Much 2Fast", featuring Landon Cube, was released on 28 February 2025. The song adopted a new Pop Rock/Rap style sound. [10][11] A music video was released on the same day, directed by Nicholas Jandora. As of June 2025 the video has 1.2 Million views. [12]
The second single "Falling Backwards" was released 11 April 2025, this song too followed in the Pop Rock/Rap sound.[13][14] A music video was released on June 2, directed by Andrew Edward P. and featured a cameo from John Feldmann. [15]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Sick and Tired" | 2:29 | ||
| 2. | "Burn" (featuring Landon Cube) |
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| 2:48 |
| 3. | "Ganja" |
| CashMoneyAP | 2:48 |
| 4. | "2Much 2Fast" (featuring Landon Cube) |
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| 2:37 |
| 5. | "My Anxiety" |
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| 2:26 |
| 6. | "The Loners" |
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| 2:16 |
| 7. | "Falling Backwards" |
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| 2:05 |
| 8. | "Window Down" |
| Nick Mira | 2:59 |
| 9. | "Bright Side" |
| John Feldmann | 2:27 |
| 10. | "Xs and Os" |
| John Feldmann | 2:32 |
| 11. | "Chaos" |
| Zerby | 3:01 |
| 12. | "Wildfire" (featuring Ravenna Golden) |
| John Feldmann | 2:31 |
| 13. | "Renegade" |
| John Feldmann | 1:53 |
| 14. | "Benjis" |
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| 3:10 |
| Total length: | 36:08 | |||
References
[edit]- ^ "2Much 2Fast (feat. Landon Cube) - Single by Lil Skies". Apple Music. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Falling Backwards - Single by Lil Skies". Apple Music. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "New Music Drops: June 27, 2025". Shatter The Standards. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ Thompson, Stephen. "The best new albums out June 27". NPR. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ Polsely, Victoria. "Lil Skies drops explosive new track "Burn" featuring Landon Cube [Video]". EarMilk. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "EXCUSE ME??????? : LilSkies". reddit.com. December 28, 2021.
- ^ "Lil Skies Goes Independent". June 21, 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Pre-Sale" The Evolution of The Rose" June 20th!—🦋". Instagram. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Pre-save link in bio!—🦋". Instagram. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ HORVATH, ZACHARY. "Lil Skies & Landon Cube Reunite To Reflect On Their Careers On "2Much 2Fast"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Lil Skies & Landon Cube 2Much 2Fast". Album of the Year. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Lil Skies - 2Much 2Fast (feat. Landon Cube)". 28 February 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Lil Skies Blends Rock and Rap on Uplifting New Single "Falling Backwards"". Ratings Game Music. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Kuyks, Lennert. "Nieuwe single Lil Skies – "Falling Backwards"". Dansende Beren. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "Lil Skies - Falling Backwards (Official Video)". 2 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025 – via YouTube.