Rashad also released music videos for the songs '4r da Squaw' and 'Park', which have not been released as singles. On September 17, 2016, he performed 'Tity and Dolla' at the BET Hip Hop Awards, which aired in the next month. On August 27, 2016, Rashad performed 'Free Lunch' with Kendrick Lamar during Lamar's headlining set at FYF Fest.

The music video for the single, directed by APLUS Filmz, was uploaded to Top Dawg Entertainment's YouTube channel on August 10. 'Free Lunch' was released as the album's lead single on August 7, 2016. I want people to be like, 'Damn, this nigga can do this?' Because that motivates me a lot. I got some more range that you didn't think I had.

As far as learning about me, I don’t know. I hope this make it easier for them to approach me, make you feel like you're talking to a regular person. I just want them to enjoy themselves listening to this project. He further stated that he 'fucked up', and almost got dropped from Top Dawg Entertainment a total of three times during the recording of his album. ĭuring various interviews in promotion of the album, Rashad revealed that he was addicted to Xanax and alcohol, and was suffering from depression, anxiety and isolation during the time between the release of Cilvia Demo and The Sun's Tirade. Rashad released The Sun's Tirade on September 2, 2016. On August 30, he shared the album's track listing, which features guest appearances from Kari Faux, Syd and SiR, along with Top Dawg label-mates such as SZA, Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar. On August 26, 2016, Isaiah Rashad announced the album's title, release date and the reveal of the artwork. The album was supported by the critically acclaimed lead single, 'Free Lunch'.īackground and promotion Prior to the release of The Sun's Tirade, Rashad struggled with alcohol and Xanax addiction, along with depression and isolation for two years. The album debuted at number 17 on the US Billboard 200, selling 19,000 copies its first week. The Sun's Tirade was met with critical acclaim from music critics, and appeared on numerous end-of-year best album lists from various publications. The album's production was handled by several producers, including Mike Will Made It, D. It features guest appearances from SiR, Zacari, Kendrick Lamar, Deacon Blues, Kari Faux, Syd tha Kyd, Hugh Augustine, Jay Rock and SZA. The album, recorded during a period in which Rashad experienced struggles with depression and addiction, features a strongly reflective and conscious tone with production that takes influence from hip hop, trap, trip hop, soul, and jazz.

It was released on September 2, 2016, and is his second release with Top Dawg Entertainment, following 2014's acclaimed Cilvia Demo. The Sun's Tirade is the second studio album by American rapper Isaiah Rashad.

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