Platinum-selling Chicago hip-hop luminary G Herbo uncovers his anxiously awaited new project, Big Swerv, as he takes another major step forward both artistically and personally.
In tandem with the release, he revealed the music video for the aptly titled “Candyman.” Watch above.
On the track, an anxious beat brushes up against airy synths, conjuring the unease of a classic horror flick score. Meanwhile, Herbo digs deep. He pleads, “God forgive me for my sins,” and he makes a confession, “At least a hundred nights I cried when I lost my twin.” While the sonic tension tightens, he steps into another light with a sharp refrain, “Call me Candyman.” The accompanying music video effectively channels this spirit on-screen with a nod to the timeless Chicago-set horror flick Candyman.
Amplifying his signature sound, the album also includes songs for every mood. On “Ten” with Sexyy Red, he creates a raucous anthem for the ladies. While on “In The A” epitomizes his relationship with Atlanta, his second home, as the city has been instrumental in sending his career to the next level. Never being one to stray too far from Chicago, longtime collaborator and friend Chief Keef is also present on the album’s “No Pics”. Big Swerv finds Herbo tapping in with rising stars like Rob49, Baby Drill, and Skilla Baby on the recently released “Shoot.”
Check out the full tracklisting below.
In celebration of ‘Big Swerv’, he launches a hometown takeover this weekend with a series of events in Chicago. Today, the Just Don store (170 N Sangamon) will host a special Big Swerv merch pop-up from 11am-5pm. Exclusive items will be on-sale only at the store!
On Saturday September 7, he will grace the stage of the 9th annual Tip Fest – Teens In The Park presented by John Walt Foundation and The Chicago Park District. This free community event invites young fans to congregate and enjoy what promises to be an unforgettable hometown special guest appearance by Herbo.
On the eve of Big Swerv’s arrival, Rolling Stone visited Herbo in Chicago for an exclusive and extensive profile. In reference to the new project, the outlet praised how “it’s also him doing something he hasn’t previously been able to do: let loose with his music.”
In 2022, he made a major statement by dropping the double-album opus Survivor’s Remorse: A Side & B Side. In addition to achieving critical acclaim, it notably included guest appearances by Jeremih, Future, Offset, Gunna, Benny The Butcher, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Young Thug, Meek Mill, Conway, and Kodak Black.
However, he’s got more music and surprises in store. This is G Herbo’s time.
BIG SWERV TRACKLISTING
STRIKE YOU (INTRO)
IN THE A [with. 21 Savage]
TRIM
TEN [with Sexyy Red]
INFLUENCE
SPLAT
SHOOT [with Skilla Baby]
NO PICS [with Chief Keef]
GLOBAL SPINNING [with Baby Drill]
DRUNK AF
NO PASSES [with Rob49]
SPEND THAT BAG
CANDYMAN
YUP
ABOUT G HERBO:
Platinum-selling rapper Herbert “G Herbo” Wright has endured a season of close calls and losing several of his closest friends to senseless gun violence in his native Chicago. All of this was channeled into his critically acclaimed double album, Survivor’s Remorse in 2022 which Rolling Stone called, “another potent look into his rattled, conflicted psyche that also doubles as a celebration of his 10-year run as one of the most enduring young rappers to come out of Chicago’s drill scene.” Following up from his 2023 mixtape, Strictly For My Fans 2, and earning Platinum and Gold plaques for Nardo Wick’s “Who Want Smoke” and his late friend Young Dolph’s “One Scale” that same year, Herbo aims to reach his full potential as an artist with his celebratory offering for the summertime, Big Swerv. The album is executive produced by longtime collaborators Southside and Big Oz.
G Herbo’s four albums, PTSD, 25, Swervo, and his debut, Humble Beast, all reached the Billboard Top 200 albums chart.
