Before the release of his upcoming album Better me than youGRAMMY®-nominated multi-platinum artist Big Sean releases a soulful new single and music video “Upwards” now available via Def Jam recordings.
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The breezy, bouncy and bold track, which samples Jodeci’s classic of the same name, sees Sean celebrate fatherhood. Accompanied by handclaps and an upbeat groove, he becomes pensive as he muses: “I look into my son’s eyes and still see his innocence.” At the same time, he paints a vivid picture of his first year as a father. In the verses, he shares his knowledge with his little boy and enjoys the moment, “Close my eyes, imagine heaven, and there I am.” The accompanying picture literally transports the viewer into son, Noah Hasani‘s shoes. Taken from the baby’s perspective, it captures a candid “Day in the Life” the whole family as proud parents Sean and Jhene Aiko Show life at home during playtime, bathtime and bedtime.
“Upwards” is the third song from the highly anticipated sixth studio album by the hip-hop powerhouse Better me than you after the hard “Yes” with his debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!and the hard-hitting comeback single “Precision.”
Accompanying the title of the upcoming album, Sean posted an introspective video on social media, explaining, “Usually you’re better than me, but I realize when you’re the one that has to go through it all – endure the excess, maybe break a cycle in your family or change your environment for your circle or whatever the case may be – when you have to be that one, it’s like you realize you’re only there because you’re the one that can handle it. Because that’s how God made it for you. So you realize that, okay, I’m better than you because I’m the one that can do it. I’m a better me than you could ever be, you know me? When I hold my son, I feel like it’s up to me now. It’s up to daddy to endure the excess, and sometimes it’s up to his mommy to step up and be that – the person that has to go through it all, but one day it’s going to be up to him. And when that happens, I hope he realizes it’s not a burden. It’s an opportunity. It’s a responsibility that has to be borne. Better me than you.”
Sean continues to give it his all and continues with Charlamagne, the God for an in-depth and unfiltered conversation on his series “Out of Context,” streaming Friday, August 2 at 9 a.m. ET.
Billboard They put it best when they declared, “Big Sean season is back.”
ABOUT BIG SEAN
Big Sean, a 7-time BET Award winner and GRAMMY®-nominated superstar, is an uncompromising force in hip-hop and culture at the peak of his career. Since the release of his platinum-selling debut album in 2011 Finally famous On Kanye West’s GOOD Music/Def Jam label, Sean has sold over 50 million records and continues to go from strength to strength with no signs of slowing down. This year he will release his highly anticipated sixth studio album. Better me than you (Def Jam Recordings), which includes the critically acclaimed singles “Yes” and “Precision.” A true multi-talented artist, Sean is preparing to release his first book, “Go Higher” (Simon and Schuster), which serves as a spiritual guide for our times and describes his five key practices for inner work and self-acceptance. In addition to his 2011 debut album, Sean’s music catalog also includes PLATINUM-certified albums Detroit2 (2020), I have made my decision. (2017) and Dark Sky Paradise (2015), all of which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200, as well as GOLD-certified album Hall of Fame (2013). His track record includes an impressive 21 MULTI-PLATINUM, PLATINUM AND GOLD certified hit singles, including the 9x PLATINUM #1 hit “IDFWU” featuring E-40, the 6x PLATINUM #1 hit “Bounce Back,” the 5x PLATINUM #1 hit “Dance (A$$)” featuring Nicki Minaj, the 4x PLATINUM #1 hit “Beware” featuring Lil Wayne and Jhené Aiko, the #1 hit “Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay” featuring Kanye West and Roscoe Dash, and the GRAMMY-nominated “Mercy” featuring Pusha T and 2 Chainz, which he shared the multi-platinum success with Kanye. Sean attracts an audience of 50 million people through social channels and uses his platform to give back by leading the Sean Anderson Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the education, health, safety and well-being of school-age youth in underserved communities across the country. For more information, visit
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