Jack Harlow is entering a new era. The rapper’s fourth studio album, Monica, arrives tonight, marking his first full-length project since Jackman. Written largely during his move to New York City and recorded at the legendary Electric Lady Studios, the project signals a fresh creative direction for the Louisville star.
Below is everything listeners need to know before the album drops.
When Monica Releases
Monica becomes available worldwide Friday, March 13, 2026, landing on the same day as Harlow’s 28th birthday. The rollout has been unusually restrained for a major rap release. No official lead single arrived ahead of the album, and no music videos surfaced during the pre-release window. Instead, Harlow kept the full project tightly under wraps, sharing only short teasers across social media in the weeks leading up to launch.
The Path to the Album
The seeds for Monica were planted in 2025, shortly after Harlow relocated from Kentucky to New York City. Recording sessions took place at Electric Lady Studios, the historic Greenwich Village facility founded by Jimi Hendrix in 1970 and later used by artists ranging from Stevie Wonder to Taylor Swift.
A change of scenery played a major role in shaping the material. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Harlow explained how the move influenced his writing process, noting that a new environment can shift how he views himself and unlock fresh ideas.
Development of the project also stretched longer than his previous albums. During a 2025 conversation with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, the rapper said he wanted to create something that pushed beyond his earlier releases, even if it meant taking additional time.
The Album Rollout
The official announcement arrived February 10, 2026, when Harlow revealed the title, artwork, and release date on Instagram while launching vinyl pre-orders simultaneously.
Unlike his earlier projects, the campaign avoided traditional single-driven promotion. Instead, short visual teasers hinted at the album’s tone without revealing full tracks. That secrecy has fueled anticipation among fans eager to hear the project in its entirety.
One day after the album’s release, Harlow will host a fan signing event on March 14 in Brooklyn, New York, giving listeners an early opportunity to celebrate the record with him in person.
Monica Tracklist
On March 10, 2026, Harlow revealed the album’s full tracklist. The project includes nine songs:
• “Trade Places”
• “Lonesome”
• “Prague”
• “My Winter”
• “Move Along”
• “All of My Friends”
• “Living Alone”
• “Against the Grain”
• “Say Hello”
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