It's Been Awful 1056 and sudden eruptions into euphoric

and sudden eruptions into euphoric

the album grew out of a deeply personal experience: "This album is about my first time being in an adult relationship

reaffirming The Awakening's place in the contemporary music landscape

"This Unruly Mess I've Made" serves as both a continuation of their musical journey and a commentary on the complexities of modern life

inviting both new fans and long-time followers to join them on a journey that explores the highs and lows of existence

It's Been Awful 1056 and sudden eruptions into euphoricIts Been Awful is Isaiah Rashads third studio album for Top Dawg Entertainment, released in 2026 after another of the long, uneasy gaps that have become part of his artistic signature. Across 16 tracks and about 54 minutes, he leans further into the moody, slowburning sound hes cultivated since Cilvia Demo and The Suns Tirade: syrupy Southern beats, hazy guitar and key layers, and his halfsung, halfrapped delivery that drifts between weary muttering