“Giveon’s identifiable baritone voice, wrapped around relationship musings, has consistently cut through the vibe-centered and party-focused R&B that’s dominated the past decade.” – Associated Press“Rich and authentic beloved BELOVED feels indebted to Al Green, Philly soul, the Jackson 5, and Blaxploitation soundtracks.” – Rolling Stone
R&B powerhouse GIVĒON reclaims center stage with the release of BELOVED, his much-anticipated second studio album now available via Epic Records. Executive-produced by Sevn Thomas, the 14-track project arrives to critical acclaim—earning a coveted 4-star rating from Rolling Stone—and includes the Billboard Hot 100 hit “Twenties” and fan-favorite “Rather Be.”
A seven-time GRAMMY® nominee, GIVĒON channels raw emotion, heartbreak, and personal transformation into BELOVED, marking his first full-length release since 2022’s Give or Take. The album is a deep dive into love lost and found, regret, vulnerability, and healing—delivered with his signature velvet baritone and rich, orchestral R&B production.
“BELOVED is a complete encapsulation of the very transformative growth I experienced over the past 3 years,” GIVĒON shares. “My trials and tribulations, the good and the bad—all helped form this album. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed creating it.”
Produced by a standout team including Jahaan Sweet, Maneesh, and Sevn Thomas, BELOVED is lush and cinematic. The Rolling Stone review praised its “orchestral” sound and soulful DNA, calling it “rich and authentic,” with echoes of Al Green, Philly soul, the Jackson 5, and classic Blaxploitation-era soundtracks.
BELOVED Tracklist:
- MUD
- RATHER BE
- TWENTIES
- STRANGERS
- NUMB
- I CAN TELL
- DIAMONDS FOR YOUR PAIN (INTERLUDE)
- KEEPER
- SIX THIRTY
- BACKUP PLAN
- BLEEDING
- DON’T LEAVE
- AVALANCHE
- GOOD BAD UGLY
“Twenties,” the lead single, continues its Billboard Hot 100 run, praised by The New York Times and Uproxx, and spotlighted with a high-profile live performance during Prada’s official pre-Met Gala event. “‘Twenties’ perfectly captures the feeling of giving your prime years to a love that couldn’t last,” GIVĒON reflects.
“Rather Be” also struck a chord, landing on Esquire’s ‘Best Songs of 2025’ and Rolling Stone’s ‘Songs You Need to Know.’ Meanwhile, his collaboration with Teddy Swims on “Are U Even Real?” earned a BET Award nomination for ‘Best Collaboration’ and is quickly climbing the charts.
With BELOVED, GIVĒON proves that real stories, soulful vocals, and honest vulnerability never go out of style. After more than two years away from the spotlight, he returns not just with new music—but with a renewed sense of purpose.
Stream BELOVED now on all platforms.
