Bakar has done it again. With the release of latest album "Halo," the Camden, NJ-born genre-blender drops an electrifying, deeply personal sophomore album that solidifies his place as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary music. Seamlessly knitting together UK rock with indie pop and hints of hip-hop influence, Halo is not simply an album; it's a movement, a sonic diary, and a self-exploration manifest.
With a career founded on mystery and raw talent, Bakar invites you into his nomadic, introspective, and blood-pumping world. Made in hotel rooms, Airbnb, and his own house, Halo has an organic, unpolished magic that gives it the feeling of a private tête-à-tête between artist and audience.
"Halo's" second single, "Alive!", teems with exuberant energy, establishing the mood for an album that veers between jubilant defiance "OneInOneOut" and "All Night" and stretches of searing reflection "I'm Done," and "Hate the Sun." That duality makes Halo such an enjoyable listen, as his ability to convey heartbreak while keeping an overwhelming sense of freedom is unmatched.
Bakar treats you to a special surprise as a finale to the project. Summer Walker stops by for an uplifting new version of his breakout hit "Hell N Back." The partnership is a full-circle moment, a gracious nod to his evolution without ignoring the roots that grew him.