Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge
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| Released | 15 May 2026 | |||
| Genre | Neo soul, alt pop, synth punk[1] | |||
| Label | Ourness | |||
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| Singles from Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge | ||||
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Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge (stylised in all caps) is the upcoming third studio album by Australian rapper Genesis Owusu. It will be released via Ourness on 15 May 2026, preceded by three singles including "Pirate Radio" and "Death Cult Zombie". The artist says the album was written in response to the chaotic world around him.
Composition
Upon the album's announcement, Genesis Owusu explained: "I started writing this album because I was seeing so much of the world and watching what was happening."[2] Press material calls the writing a "piercing reflection on the political, social and economic flames engulfing many parts of contemporary society."[1] The music is set to blend neo soul with alt pop, synth punk, deep funk and Brit rock stylings.[1]
Release
The album's lead single, "Pirate Radio", from 10 September 2025, was the artist's first new music in two years.[3] More singles followed: "Death Cult Zombie" on 30 October 2025,[4] and "Stampede" on 19 February 2026,[5] before the album's title, cover artwork and track listing was officially announced on 18 March 2026.[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pirate Radio" | |
| 2. | "Stampede" | |
| 3. | "Hellstar" | |
| 4. | "Falling Both Ways" | |
| 5. | "The Worldwide Scourge" | |
| 6. | "Blessed are the Meek" | |
| 7. | "Life Keeps Going" | |
| 8. | "Most Normal American Voter:" | |
| 9. | "Death Cult Zombie" | |
| 10. | "Situations" | |
| 11. | "4Life" | |
| 12. | "Runnin Outta Time" | |
| 13. | "Big Dog" |
References
- ^ a b c "Genesis Owusu". WME Group. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ^ a b Murray, Robin (18 March 2026). "Genesis Owusu Details New Album 'Redstar Wu & The Worldwide Scourge'". Clash. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ^ Lochrie, Conor (11 September 2025). "Genesis Owusu's First Single in Two Years Holds Nothing Back". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ^ Mcnamara, Lauren (31 October 2025). "Genesis Owusu Shares New Single 'Death Cult Zombie'". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ^ Carter, Daisy (23 February 2026). "Genesis Owusu drops propulsive new single 'Stampede'". DIY. Retrieved 19 March 2026.