Globally acclaimed DJ and producer Young Franco releases the hotly anticipated debut album “it’s Franky baby!” out today. The album arrives alongside the new single “Give Thanks, Give Praise” featuring iconic MC General Levy and dance pop DJ/producer, Tommy Villiers.

The 10-track album is a compilation of Young Franco’s genre-bending and vibrant cutting-edge productions; an energetic fusion of disco, Italo-disco, dance music, rap, and punk, seamlessly weaving influences from the UK, America, Italy, Nigeria and Jamaica. The album features a slew of all-star trailblazing collaborators; Pell, Denzel Curry, Master Peace, Franc Moody, p-rallel, Dana Williams, Kah-Lo, piri, MC DT, EARTHGANG, Jafunk, General Levy, Tommy Villiers and Muroki.

Young Franco describes the album as "a reflection of everything and everyone that has shaped me – my influences, my friends, and the artists I’ve been lucky enough to collaborate with. It blends the sounds and voices that inspire me, capturing the energy of the people I love and the creative journey we’ve shared. It’s a mix of the many genres I’m drawn to, fused into one big pan."

The latest single “Give Thanks, Give Praise” douses a sharp drum and bass beat alongside General Levy’s smooth reggae vocals and produced by Tommy Villiers, from pop, dance duo piri & tommy. Young Franco takes things a step further, filling out the space in the mix with a flooding sub bass and spirited guitar plucks. Young Franco shares, “Tommy Villiers is an amazing producer; the song wouldn't exist without him….”. The collaboration with the legendary General Levy, came about serendipitously Young Francoreveals, “General Levy was in Australia, and I was following his page as a huge fan. I kept checking to see when he was touring next, and it turned out he was in Sydney. After reaching out, he came to the studio. Working with such a legend was a huge blessing - he's been a significant part of a genre and its growth. He was an absolute joy to work with and really delivered.”

Press play on Young Franco’s debut album “it’s Franky baby!” and you open your eyes with ‘Wake Up’ featuring Master Peace, a track that infuses lazy Sunday vibes with an early 2000’s electropop zing, inviting listeners to the dynamic sonic world of Young Franco with both nonchalance and confidence. The album evolves as it progresses, with ‘Daydreaming’ featuring Franc Moody spiralling into a funk-infused groove, hitting the sweet spot for a tune that’s sure to get stuck in your mind before you know it.

The narrative deepens with “Stunt Like This” featuring Kah-Lo, bringing a streetwise swagger to the sonic forefront and showcasing Franco’s ability to blend evocative lyrics with sharp, nuanced beats. Only three tracks into the album, “Stunt Like This” blows the doors wide open with character and finesse, showcasing Young Franco's ability to apply his signature sound to a multitude of styles. “Fallin’ Apart” with Denzel Curry and Pellcontinues this trend, confidently merging genres to paint a vivid picture of Franco’s innovative approach to music that respects no boundaries.

Hitting the halfway point, “Going On” delivers a refreshingly lucid and melodically soothing take with a lush vocal performance from the UK’s piri and MC DT. Moving the needle to “Lose Control” with EARTHGANG and Jafunk, Young Franco flips the switch on the mood, transporting listeners to a hazy and futuristic lounge that injects the aesthetics of icons like Outkast with funked out basslines and twinkling melodies. This halfway point doesn’t only highlight Young Franco’s range but starts to develop the full 3D picture of what his sound is all about— a multi-genre tapestry that paints a picture of somewhere you simply want to be.

The album’s tempo shifts with “Sing It Back”, a reinterpretation of Moloko’s classic, reworked with Dana Williams to evoke the nostalgic rhythms of a sun-drenched fiesta. Building on this, we have the latest single “Give Thanks, Give Praise” with General Levyand Tommy Villiers. As the album races towards the finish line, Young Franco finds the squeeze with “Juice”, a laid-back hip-hop beat with Pell that carries the nonchalance heard in the LP’s opening track. Finishing where things started, “Sunrise” represents a full 24 hours in the musical mind of Young Franco – from “Wake Up’ to ‘Sunrise”. The album’s closing tune shows a musician who dropped the facade of the nightclub, instead delivering a tender and timeless beach-ready hit.