Mustard releases ‘Pray For Me’ from his upcoming album Faith of a Mustard Seed
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Faith of a Mustard Seed LP
out July 26, 2024
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‘Pray For Me’ is out now, buy/stream it here.
Grammy-winning producer and artist Mustard is back with his second single, ‘Pray For Me’, from his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Faith of a Mustard Seed, set to release on July 26, 2024. Fresh off the heels of the release of his first single ‘Parking Lot’ featuring Travis Scott, ‘Pray For Me’ cements Mustard’s comeback after a five-year break, showcasing his rap debut with a deeply personal and vulnerable track. LISTEN HERE + PRE-SAVE THE LP HERE.
‘Pray for Me’ opens with a gospel-infused melody, setting a profound tone for Mustard’s introspective lyrics. The song begins with heartfelt tributes to influential figures from his upbringing, intertwined with prayers as gestures of respect. Mustard honours the collaborators who have been pivotal to his success, incorporating a recurring gospel chorus of ‘Pray for Me’, which inspired the song’s title.
As the track progresses, Mustard addresses the significant losses and challenges that have shaped his life. Midway through, the song transitions into a reflective narrative where Mustard delves into the origins and themes of his forthcoming album, Faith of a Mustard Seed. Drawing inspiration from the late Nipsey Hussle’s words and the biblical reference that “with the faith of a mustard seed, God will allow you to move mountains”, Mustard shares how his unwavering faith has helped him overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth.
In addition to his reflections, Mustard offers insights into his spiritual journey and how faith has deepened his bond with his mother. The song culminates with an uplifting rhythm and melody, leaving a lasting impression on listeners and reinforcing the album’s message of perseverance and steadfast belief.
Multi-platinum and Grammy-winning artist Mustard has achieved a serious milestone as 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of 10 Summers Records and over a decade of success for the South Los Angeles native. A triple-threat, Mustard has mastered several facets of the industry as an accomplished producer, DJ, and artist. Since his 2010 debut, he has reigned as a pioneer of urban sound, serving chart-toppers to some of music’s biggest names, including Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, YG, Jhene Aiko, Roddy Ricch, and more.
Through his imprint, 10 Summers Records, Mustard has been able to shine as both an artist and music executive. Possessing a keen eye for discovering talent, Mustard shocked the world by introducing his artist and protégé, Ella Mai. The U.K. songstress’ record-breaking rise to fame included the release of her 2018 RIAA Certified 2x-platinum album, Ella Mai, executive-produced by Mustard, and a 7x platinum lead single, ‘Boo’d Up’. As an artist, Mustard has been equally impressive with his third studio album, Perfect 10, reaching RIAA Certified Platinum. He performed his 7x platinum hit ‘Pure Water’ during the 2019 BET Awards and his 8x platinum single, ‘Ballin”, featuring Roddy Ricch on Jimmy Fallon; the latter earned him a Grammy nomination for “Best Rap Song Performance”.
Mustard maintains a year-round schedule, complete with a residency at the esteemed Marquee Nightclub in Las Vegas, as well as his very own festival, Summers Fest. His work earned him the coveted DJ of the Year at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards. Working to build lasting success, Mustard made a major announcement in 2019 when he inked a Global Publishing Deal through Sony/ATV. In 2020, Mustard was named Producer of the Year in Variety’s Hitmakers issue and received the 2021 ASCAP Pop Music Award for both ‘Ballin’’ and ‘High Fashion’, both being the most performed ASCAP songs of 2020. Summer 2024 is off to a great start for the mogul, who received his first No. 1 debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ garnering over 96 million streams, making it the most streamed song in a seven-day period and Kendrick’s biggest release to date.