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Steve Lacy is set to release his new single “The Feeling” tomorrow, June 5, 2026, ahead of his highly anticipated third studio album “Oh Yeah?” arriving July 17. The track marks the first major single from the project and signals the start of a new era for the neo-soul artist after a four-year gap since his last album.
Quick Facts
- “The Feeling” arrives June 5, 2026 as a single and music video
- “Oh Yeah?” drops July 17, 2026 via RCA Records
- This is Lacy’s third studio album, following “Gemini Rights” (July 2022)
- “The Feeling” is one of the album’s lead singles
The Return After Four Years
Steve Lacy last released a full album in July 2022 with “Gemini Rights,” which earned him a Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album. That gap of nearly four years marks one of the longest stretches between projects for the artist. In August 2025, he released the single “Nice Shoes” as a preview, and now with “The Feeling” arriving, fans are getting their first official taste of the new album’s direction. The announcement of “Oh Yeah?” has been building anticipation since he teased the project last year, with the cover art revealed on June 3, 2026.
What “The Feeling” Reveals
“The Feeling” arrives with an accompanying music video, offering listeners and viewers insight into the sonic landscape of “Oh Yeah?.” The single represents Lacy’s vision for this new chapter, coming after he spent considerable time developing the album’s sound and themes. The track’s release tomorrow evening marks the official countdown to the full album drop in six weeks, giving fans a substantial window to engage with new material before the complete project arrives.
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Steve Lacy releases ‘The Feeling’ ahead of July 17 album ‘Oh Yeah?’
Building Momentum for July
With “The Feeling” launching tomorrow and “Oh Yeah?” set for July 17, Steve Lacy is executing a measured rollout for his third studio album. The spacing between the single and the album release allows the artist to build anticipation while maintaining momentum through the summer. Following the success of “Gemini Rights” and its Grammy recognition, expectations are high for what Lacy will deliver on this next project, which he has been self-producing in collaboration with a core group of musicians.
Sources
- Genius — Album tracklist and release date confirmation for “Oh Yeah?”
- Wikipedia — Album details and release date (July 17, 2026)
- The Needle Drop — Album announcement and release date confirmation
- Hypebeast — Album title and release date announcement
