Felix Ames Sets June 6 Release for ’Cruel, Cruel World’
R&B star teases final single 'Magic !' ahead of sophomore album with art by Fluffycrust...
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Felix Ames took to Instagram to break the news that his second studio album, “Cruel, Cruel World,” will officially drop on June 6. In the same carousel post, the 24-year-old singer-songwriter also reminded fans that his final pre-release single, “Magic !,” arrives this Friday—and he’s ready to kick off what he calls “Season Two.”
Cruel, Cruel World Set For June 6 Release
The announcement builds on a steady rise for Ames, whose debut project earned praise for its blend of R&B soul and candid lyricism. This sophomore effort promises to delve deeper into themes of love, loss and self-discovery. In his Instagram caption, Ames wrote, “My second album ’Cruel, Cruel World’ drops on 6/6 🤍,” giving followers a firm date to mark in their calendars.
Singles Roundup: From ‘hey Pastor’ To ‘magic !’
Ames has already warmed up audiences with three singles from the upcoming LP—each racking up over 1 million streams combined. The most recent, “Hey Pastor” featuring Kota the Friend, dropped earlier this spring and was praised for its soulful hook and introspective verses (https://www.instagram.com/p/DI40MRwztbz/). In a previous teaser post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ0PxKpMVdY/), he teased, “’Magic !’ the last single off my second album drops on Friday & the other three singles already got streamed over 1 M times. Pretty sure that’s some kind of record for me but I’m grateful & can’t wait for y’all to hear this project.” Production credits for these tracks include rising beatsmiths Calvin Valentine and Smile High Music.
Cover Art Credit To Fluffycrust
Fans flipping through slide five of Ames’s Instagram reveal will spot the striking cover art for “Cruel, Cruel World.” Crafted by digital artist Fluffycrust (@fluffycrust), the design features moody blues and distressed textures that mirror the album’s reflective tone. Ames gave a special shout-out to Fluffycrust in his caption, ensuring the visual side of this release shines just as bright as the music itself.
Fans Prep For Season Two
With the album pre-save link active on streaming platforms, listeners are already gearing up for June 6. Ames’s call to “LET’S GET BUSY” in the final line of his post signals an ambitious rollout: from music videos to live sessions and surprise guest features. Social engagement has spiked since the announcement, with hashtags like #CruelCruelWorld and #MagicSingle trending among his growing fanbase.
As Felix Ames transitions from his debut era into what he dubs “Season Two,” fans can expect a tightly curated audio-visual experience. With the combination of charting singles, million-plus streams and standout artwork, “Cruel, Cruel World” looks set to be one of the summer’s most anticipated R&B releases.
Listeners can stream “Magic !” this Friday and pre-save the full album on all major platforms now.
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