Latto on Her New Album, Mariah Carey Collab and Bringing ‘Big Energy’: ‘It Has Nothing to Do With What’s in Your Pants’

variety.com:

Ellise Shafer When it came time to record her sophomore album, Latto had no choice but to bet on herself.“I was my own competition when I was recording every day for the past year and a half, making this album,” the 23-year-old rapper tells Variety. “It kind of turned into me vs.

me, because I was making these fire songs that couldn’t have just any song come after it on the track list. It was definitely a challenging process, but I feel like I remained authentic.”The result is “777,” a 13-track triumph of versatility and confidence, complete with powerhouse features from 21 Savage, Lil Wayne, Childish Gambino, Lil Durk, Nardo Wick and Kodak Black.

The project stays true to Latto’s Atlanta roots while also presenting her as a player in the pop world, as her hit single “Big Energy” continues to climb the charts (it currently sits at No.

14 on the Billboard Hot 100). And, “Big Energy” just got a big boost with a remix featuring Mariah Carey, which released on Monday.