Machine Gun Kelly switches lanes once more on his new album, Misplaced Americana.
Machine Gun Kelly dabbles in nation, people and traditional heartland rock on Misplaced Americana
Launched on Friday (08.08.25), the rapper-turned-rocker proves he is no one-trick-pony as he traverses genres on the follow-up to 2022’s Mainstream Sellout.
Finest recognized for his rap beginnings and two chart-topping pop-punk albums — Tickets to My Downfall and Mainstream Sellout — the 35-year-old artist steps into new territory with a sound that pulls on nation, people and traditional heartland rock influences.
MGK – whose actual title is Colson Baker – beforehand instructed Folks of not eager to be pigeonholed: “I select to not keep contained in a societal field.
“All I do is entertain, and leisure can’t be that critical.”
The LP was first teased in June with a cinematic trailer narrated by none apart from Bob Dylan. Within the clip, the folks legend described the document as “a sonic map of forgotten locations, a tribute to the spirit of reinvention and a quest to reclaim the essence of American freedom.”
Dylan, 84, mentioned: “From the glow of neon diners to the rumble of the bikes, that is music that celebrates the sweetness discovered within the in-between areas.
“The place the previous is reimagined, and the long run is cast by yourself phrases.”
Initially, followers questioned whether or not Dylan’s voice within the teaser was legit — however throughout an look on The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon final week, MGK confirmed it was certainly the Like a Rolling Stone hitmaker.
He mentioned: “To be sincere, I do not know how he even is aware of who I’m.
“And I’m fairly certain if I say the fallacious factor I’ll mess all of it up, so I’ll simply shut up and settle for no matter Bob Dylan throws my manner.”
The narration got here after Dylan posted a clip of MGK acting on his Instagram in February, leaving the music world surprised.
Misplaced Americana is out now on all main streaming platforms.
