Blood Orange releases 'Freetown Sound' early, drops 'Augustine' vid

"My album is for everyone told they’re not black enough, too black, too queer, not queer the right way … it’s a clapback."
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Without much fanfare, Devonté Hynes gave the people what they needed -- his new album as Blood Orange, Freetown Sound

The album was originally set to be released on July 1, but he dropped it early Tuesday morning instead. 



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To make things even better, Hynes brought an impressive list of collaborators along for the ride.

He also shared the video for his song, "Augustine." 

Prior to the album's release, Hynes announced on Instagram, “My album is for everyone told they’re not black enough, too black, too queer, not queer the right way … it’s a clapback.”


Freetown Sound is the follow up to 2013's Cupid Deluxe

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Tricia Gilbride was a Reporter for Mashable Watercooler. Tricia focused on the intersection of celebrity culture and the Internet. Previously, she worked as a fashion writer and a social media manager. She also edits Women-Artists.org, a blog and annual print publication, and looks exactly like her cat.

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