Monica (album)

Monica is the fourth studio album by American rapper Jack Harlow. It was released by Atlantic Records on March 13, 2026. It marks Harlow's first release in almost three years following Jackman (2023). It features a collaboration with James Savage and features production from frequent collaborators BabeTruth, Hollywood Cole, Clay Harlow, Aksel Arvid and Rogét Chahayed, among others. The album's release date coincided with Harlow's 28th birthday.

Written in 2025 after his move to New York City and recorded at Electric Lady Studios, the release follows Harlow's previous studio album, Jackman (2023).^[3][4][5] The release date coincides with his 28th birthday, and marks his return to the music scene after a year's absence, since the 2025 single "Just Us".^[6][7][8] In an interview with Rolling Stone, Harlow discussed the impact that his change of environment had on his artistry, stating: "When I move somewhere new, I start seeing myself differently. It shakes something loose. That's when the songs start coming."^[9]

During an interview with music journalist Zane Lowe for Apple Music in March 2025, Harlow said he wanted to do something he had never done before and that it would take him longer than any of his previous projects.^[10][11] When asked whether songs such as "Just Us", "Tranquility", "Set You Free", and others would appear on the final album, he replied: "To be determined. It depends a lot on how the album shakes out sonically and if these songs feel like they should be a part of it... We'll see what the bigger picture is."^[12]

Harlow announced the album's release on Instagram on February 10, 2026, making it available for pre-order.^[13][14] Pre-orders for vinyl records were launched alongside the official announcement, while physical versions were in preparation at that time.^[15][16] The vinyl format was released in several versions, including cream-colored vinyl and signed vinyl, in addition to the classic CD format.^[17] The cover art and release date were unveiled, but no other information, including the tracklist or artists featured on the album, was disclosed at that time.^[18][19] The album cover, posted on Instagram at the time of the announcement, shows a blurred photo of Harlow leaning back with his eyes closed, wearing sunglasses and a brown cap.^[20][21]

According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Monica received "mixed or average reviews" based on a weighted average score of 52 out of 100 from four critic scores.^[22]

• ^{^[c]} indicates a co-producer
• ^{^[a]} indicates an additional producer

Credits adapted from Tidal.^[31]

• Nickie Jon Pabón – recording, mixing
• BabeTruth – engineering (1)
• Julian Vasquez – engineering (2, 7, 8)
• Lauren Marquez – engineering (3, 5, 6, 9)
• Aksel Arvid – engineering (4), vocal engineering (5)
• Mose Wheeler – engineering assistance (8)
• Josh Gudwin – immersive mixing
• Colin Leonard – mastering