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Will Smith Returns With ‘Based on a True Story’ Album: ‘I’m on Fire About This Next Creative Phase’

Will Smith joined Billboard to discuss his upcoming ‘Based on a True Story’ album, which is one of three albums the Grammy winner will be releasing.

In sharing that memory with him during a Zoom call earlier this week about his new single and album, the Grammy winner breaks again into his signature laugh, noting, “Trains are funny like that.” Then he goes on to acknowledge, “This is a beautiful time in my life.” 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart: “My grandmother is DJing in heaven right now”), “Work of Art” with Russ and featuring Smith’s son Jaden and “TANTRUM” with Joyner Lucas. I am excited about the combination of absolute nostalgia that people feel with songs like “Miami,” “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” and “Summertime,” then being able to make a show, which is the idea for Based on a True Story.

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