SEXORCISM (album)

Sexorcism is the debut album by American rapper Brooke Candy. The album is slated for a tentative September 2019 release via NUXXE.

Background
In February 2014, Candy signed with RCA Records. Candy's original debut album was set to be called Daddy Issues, being executively produced by then label-mate Sia, who was also a songwriter on the record. She discovered Candy on Instagram and reached out to her, believing that "[she] was the only person who could really support [Candy] in becoming who [she is] on a grander stage or platform.". A song called "Rubber Band Stacks" was released as a promotional single on August 13, 2015 and was followed by its music video on August 18. On January 29, 2016, Candy released a new single titled "Happy Days". On February 4, 2016, its video also styled by Formichetti and directed by Renata Raksha premiered on Nylon,  and later was uploaded on YouTube. On June 2, a new track titled "Nasty" along with its music video, directed by Rankin and co-styled by Candy herself was premiered via Hunger TV. On July 7, another single called "Paper or Plastic" was released. The music video for the song, directed by Darren Craig, premiered a week later.

In the summer of 2017, Candy parted ways with RCA Records. In an interview, she stated that Sony owned the songs so after her departure the album was cancelled. During June, Candy spoke with magazine Bullett about her experience with RCA Records, stating: "I feel like I’ve been in a weird Matrix glitch for the past three or four years, but I’m finally out of it—back at square one, but way healthier." Candy also said she had began planning an EP set to be released during the summer. "I’m working on a new EP that’s like punk-rap—it’s just what I’ve been feeling. I want to make music everyone can dance to. I never particularly wanted to make mainstream pop music—it just seemed like a great opportunity and a really cool way for me to build a fucking massive platform to spread a conscious, positive message to young girls and the queer community. But I think I have a better chance of doing that if I just stay true to what I’m good at—making raw and authentic rap music, and just being myself." Candy released "For Free" as a Germany-only promotional single on March 14, 2018. It was featured on the Germany's Next Topmodel "Hip-Hop Edition" episode, where Candy made an appearance and a music video filming took place. Then, a lead single for her upcoming EP, called "War", written by Candy with Jesse Saint John, MNDR, Peter Wade, Will Ivy and Dave Sharma  came out on May 18, 2018 along with its lyric video, directed by Korean artist MLMA. The follow-up single "My Sex" featuring Pussy Riot, MNDR and Mykki Blancowas released on August 17, 2018 along with its animated music video, directed by Swedish artist Pastelae and made in collaboration with ManyVids. The song was co-written by Charli XCX and also produced by MNDR and Wade, with additional production by Trapchat.

On November 7th, 2018, Candy stated that releasing a first full-length album was still a possibility. "Because of my experience with Sony, I must have made like 60 songs and they just never let me put any of them out. I had a full album ready to go and that kind of burnt me a little bit and put a bad taste in my mouth. I questioned my music and my art for a while and just stopped making it completely,” Candy explained. “I’ll release the next couple of songs but I’m planning an album and it’s in the works. I don’t want to jump ahead and say things because if things don’t happen like, godammit!" On November 16, a new single titled "Nuts" featuring American songwriter and rapper Lil Aaron was released. The track was written along frequent collaborator Jesse Saint John and Sarah Hudson. On December 12th, she released a joint single alongside production team Ojivolta called "Oomph". The music video, directed by Candy herself, debuted the same day.

On January 10, 2019, Candy confirmed that she just had finished her debut album. She recorded it in London with English producer, singer and songwriter Oscar Schuller along with rapper Ashnikko. Candy spoke on her time alongside the pair: "Ashnikko is basically a savant! We agreed she would help with an EP if I helped with a music video, but we had three tracks done in a day… within four days we had twelve strong, cohesive songs!" On February 28, Candy confirmed that the album was titled Sexorcism and that the first "unofficial" single would be called "Happy",  which was released on March 29, 2019  along with its official music video directed by Rankin. The track lyrically deals with themes such as mental health and identity, with Paper magazine stating candy "takes you through the motions of battling mental health and finding that there's pleasure in the pain." The track has also been described as "some of [Candy's] most personal work to date".

On June 20th, Candy, in an interview, confirmed a collaboration on the album with Charli XCX and rapper Maliibu Mitch called "XXXTC", which would be the next single and released on July 17th. She described the song’s sound as "uber-sexual, freaky, weird and nonsensical!" During the same interview, she claimed to have worked with many other artists for the upcoming album; "I have basically all of my dream collaborators – there’s Boyz Noize, Rico Nasty and TOOPOOR". A ‘90s house inspired track featuring Ru Paul’s Drag Racewinners Aquaria and Violet Chachki was also confirmed to be on the album. "I wanted to mimic Erotica, so it’s us whispering the nastiest shit over this incredible bassline." Stated Candy.

Music and composion
“Art direction is something I love doing – both for myself and for others. It’s an outlet for my artistry, a way to explore concepts and styling, and helps me push the limits of my own creativity. It’s collaborative, just like my upcoming album, which features so many amazing women – like Ashnikko, Iggy Azalea, Rico Nasty, Mallibu Miitch, and Charli XCX – who I believe are doing something unapologetically next level,” she adds.

Track listing
Candy revealed the album's track listing on September 17, 2019.
 * 1) Nymph
 * 2) XXXTC (feat. Charli XCX & Maliibu Miitch)
 * 3) R.I.P. (feat. Ashnikko)
 * 4) Cum (feat. Iggy Azalea)
 * 5) Rim (feat. Violet Chanki & Aquaria)
 * 6) Swing (feat. Bree Runway)
 * 7) Encore (feat. La Goony Chonga)
 * 8) Freak Like Me (feat. TOOPOOR)
 * 9) Boss Bitch (feat. Ashnikko)
 * 10) Drip (feat. Erika Jayne)
 * 11) Honey Pussy
 * 12) FMU