Apollo XXI

Apollo XXI
Studio album by
Steve Lacy
ReleasedMay 24, 2019
Recorded2017–2019[1][2][3]
StudioParamore Palace[1]
Genre
Length43:00
Label
ProducerSteve Lacy
Steve Lacy chronology
Steve Lacy's Demo
(2017) 		Apollo XXI
(2019) 		The Lo-Fis
(2020)
Singles from Apollo XXI
  1. "N Side"
    Released: April 8, 2019[7][8]
  2. "Playground"
    Released: May 21, 2019[9][10]
  3. "Hate CD"
    Released: May 23, 2019[11]

Apollo XXI (21) is the debut studio album by American musician Steve Lacy. It was released on May 24, 2019, by Three Quarter (3Qtr) and AWAL.[12] It was preceded by the singles "N Side", "Playground", and "Hate CD".[7][8][9][10][11]

Apollo XXI garnered widespread critical acclaim. Named as one of the best releases of 2019, critics praised its originality, cohesiveness and introspective lyricism. Thematically, the album explores Lacy’s sexuality and coming out.[13] Apollo XXI was nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, Lacy's first Grammy nomination as a solo artist.[14]

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  6. ^ a b Chesman, Donna-Claire. "Steve Lacy Delivers a Clinic in Mood on 'Apollo XXI': Review". DJ Booth. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Steve Lacy - N Side -Single". ITunes. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
  8. ^ a b Pierre, Alphonse (April 8, 2019). "The Internet's Steve Lacy Shares New Song 'N Side': Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 8, 2019.
  9. ^ a b Zidel, Alex. "Steve Lacy Hits The "Playground" For Another New Song". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  10. ^ a b Darville, Jordan. "Steve Lacy enters his "Prince phase" in new song 'Playground'". FADER. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  11. ^ a b Rettig, James (May 23, 2019). "Steve Lacy – "Hate CD"". Stereogum. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  12. ^ "Steve Lacy's debut album Apollo XXI has dropped". The Fader. Retrieved May 26, 2019.
  13. ^ "Steve Lacy: Apollo XXI". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
  14. ^ Grammy.com, 22 November 2019