In the world of R&B, many talented singers are making waves, and Fridayy is among the best. A native of Philadelphia, the multi-instrumentalist has built a name for himself as an in-demand writer and producer, working with artists like Drake, Wiz Khalifa, Symba, Lil Keed, and more.

In 2022, he signed with Def Jam Recordings and gained widespread recognition for his performances on Lil Baby’s hit song "Forever" and the title track of DJ Khaled's album God Did (2022), the latter of which was nominated for three Grammy Awards.

The following year, he released his self-titled debut project, featuring When It Comes to You, his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 as a lead artist.

Now, Fridayy is gearing up to release his sophomore album, Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not, on February 28. The highly anticipated album boasts 21 tracks and features collaborations with Chris Brown, Kehlani, Meek Mill, Wale, Dwet Filé, and Llona. It promises “intimate depictions of hard living and his burgeoning success.”

“My parents are from Haiti, but I was born in Philadelphia. So everything I got from my Haitian culture came from my parents and my family, who were always listening to Haitian music," Fridayy shared with BET. "But growing up in Philly, I was also influenced by artists like Meek Mill and Lil Uzi Vert."

“I knew I loved music when I was about four. My dad used to put me in music classes, and we had a piano at home. I would play it every morning—it just felt natural because all my brothers played music,” he continued. “But I ain’t gonna lie, my dad forced music on us. When I was around 10, I sang my first solo in church and led the choir. Seeing the reaction from the congregation made me want to sing every chance I got.”

As his musicianship developed, he began gaining recognition and producing for rising artists. After experiencing early success, he realized he was on the right path toward his dream—and eventually, he had the opportunity to work with his idol, Chris Brown.

“One of my first credits wasn’t for a big artist. I remember getting paid $3,000 for a beat, which was life-changing at the time. My checks from Domino’s and Planet Fitness were about $200, so I thought, ‘If I can do this consistently, I’ll be good,’” he recalled. “I figured if I made three beats a month, I could make $12,000 a month.”

“But my first major placement was with Chris Brown. He’s the greatest R&B artist in my eyes, so it was a crazy moment. That’s what I dreamed of when I started making music. Now, three years later, I have about three or four songs with him as an artist,” he added.

Building on his momentum, Fridayy later collaborated with DJ Khaled—one of the biggest producers in the industry—which proved to be a game-changer. He was featured on "God Did" alongside JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, and John Legend.

“I kept hearing Khaled say “God Did” on Instagram. Every time he said it, it touched my heart. I had to make something to it and I tried to get it to him. I just went on a keyboard, came up with the idea, and sent it to my A&R Eddie Fourcell who got it to Khaled. When he got it, he told me it was about to be a movie,” Fridayy said. “At first, it was supposed to be an interlude but then he was like, 'I gotta add a beat on top of this and put the greatest rappers on it.' He didn’t give me any names. I didn’t even know who was on it until it came out.”

Last year, Fridayy was the opening act on Buju Banton’s “The Overcome Tour.” He shared how much he loved watching and learning from the reggae/dancehall legend.

“With a family from the Caribbean, I already knew what to expect and it was great seeing Buju in arenas. That was a beautiful thing. Watching him be an OG and give all that he had on the stage. He left nothing behind. He made me take it up a notch. The biggest thing I got from that tour is the energy of the performance that he brought every night.”

Fridayy also spoke about his creative process and how he’s grown as an artist since the release of his last project.

“I always knew my purpose and now it's even more clear now. When fans watch you go through what you go through, you gotta tell your story. They know what I went through. They know I lost five Grammys and I lost my dad. They know every L that I took so I have to dive deeper into music and tell it like the real meaning of how it felt when it happened.”

“For this album, I didn't have a lot of shows so I just locked in for two months and made the whole album. The last album I had so much going on so I never got to sit down for two weeks and I did it on my own,” he continued. “But for this one, I wasn't in one place but I just kept creating. I locked in with some producers, and a few songwriters, but I'll say this project was just more like me going through real life and writing about it right then and there.”

In describing Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not, Fridayy said that it is a complete project that covers the entire human experience.

“My fans have been waiting for 18 months, so I had to feed them more. They've been asking for this album. It’s double-sided,” he said. “I’m the type of artist you're not gonna get bored with. On this project, you’re going to say, ‘What do I want to hear for the day?’ The first side, I’m on my R&B vibe. The second half might make you want to cry because you’re going through something.”

Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not is not only a testament to Fridayy’s talent, the album is a testament to his artistic evolution.