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Release of Liim album ‘A Sunflower Garden in Harlem’

Overview

In early August 2026, Harlem-born rapper Liim announced his second studio album, ‘A Sunflower Garden In Harlem Is Hard To Find’, scheduled for release on August 28. To promote the project, he released the single ‘1980’ featuring AJRadico, a track inspired by 1980s hip-hop aesthetics and films such as ‘Paid in Full’ and ‘Juice’. The upcoming album was intended to chronicle his personal journey and growth from his upbringing in Harlem’s Grant Houses.

Following the scheduled date, the album was released. Critics noted the 22-year-old artist’s blend of jazz-funk and swag rap, characterized by lush chords and hydraulic basslines. While the production was described as exquisite, the work was characterized as an exploration of repetitive romantic themes by an artist still refining his lyrical message.

Entities

Harlem · Liim · Los Angeles · AJRadico · Brooklyn

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Liim releases new album ‘A Sunflower Garden in Harlem Is Hard to Find’

    Artist Liim releases ‘A Sunflower Garden in Harlem Is Hard to Find’, a new album blending jazz-funk and swag rap influences with lush production.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Harlem rapper Liim unveils album 'A Sunflower Garden In Harlem Is Hard To Find

    Harlem rapper Liim announced his new album *A Sunflower Garden In Harlem Is Hard To Find* (out Aug 28, 2026) and released the single “1980” with AJRadico, inspired by 1980s hip‑hop and classic films.

Sources

pitchfork.com · zimbalam.fr