Tommy Richman has officially released his highly anticipated debut album, COYOTE, via ISO Supremacy / PULSE Records. The new project was two years in the making and comes at the culmination of a breakthrough summer for Richman, following his record breaking success with dance-rooted viral hits “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” and “DEVIL IS A LIE,” along with a late-night TV debut performance of “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and a run of sold-out live shows in D.C., New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
Tommy gave fans their first glimpse into the world that inspired this monumental album with the release of his downtempo heartstring-pulling alt-R&B ballad, “THOUGHT YOU WERE THE ONE,” followed by last week’s release of the irresistibly funky and soulful pop anthem “WHITNEY.”
“COYOTE was a concept that I came up with about two years ago while I was making ALLIGATOR. This is the second instalment of the animal trilogy. It’s a story that tells the tale of mental illness, representing itself in the form of a wild coyote in the outskirts of Beatty, Nevada,” says Tommy.
COYOTE comes as Tommy Richman’s debut album following the record-breaking star being signed to fellow DMV-native Brent Faiyaz’s label, ISO Supremacy / PULSE Records. The LP contains songs that began years ago when Tommy was broke and lonely but confident in his art. In early 2024, he finalized these sketches and ideas in the desert. The rugged terrain and big skies inspired Tommy, who sees COYOTE as a thematic follow-up to his 2022 E.P., ALLIGATOR, and the second instalment of his ANIMAL Trilogy. COYOTE is about artistry and range. After years on the grind, the new album will close out a dominating 2024, during which Tommy’s “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” debuted at number 2 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, and hit number 1 on Billboard’s Global 200 chart.
It also set the record for the longest running #1 song on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, holding the spot for 10 weeks in a row following its release. The track became the #1 Overall Streaming Track (all genres) and the #1 Audio Global Streaming Track (all genres), achieving radio success across five different musical formats, including peaking at #1 on the Urban and Rhythmic Billboard and Mediabase charts, and reaching the Top 5 on the pop radio charts. Tommy also completed his first headlining tour, which was sold-out at every show.
“Richman oozes with confidence, his falsetto soaring over slick, funky production that feels timeless and contemporary all at once.” – STEREOGUM
You can find COYOTE on Apple Music, Spotify, and various other digital streaming platforms.
