DJ Mustard Gets Introspective on “Pray For Me,” Debuts Bars and Blessings on New Album
Mustard’s about to switch things up, and the streets are taking notice. On July 12th, 2024, the producer extraordinaire dropped “Pray For Me,” the lead single from his upcoming album “Faith of a Mustard Seed.” This track marks a bold departure, with the man himself stepping up to the mic and spitting rhymes for the first time.
And the bars? They hit hard. “Pray For Me” dives deep into his personal struggles, laying bare the weight of his past and the anxieties of the future. We hear the pain of his father’s deportation to Jamaica, the sting of losing grandparents to COVID, and the raw vulnerability of a man seeking solace for his loved ones. It’s a heartfelt plea for blessings, a testament to the power of family and faith.
He also throws in a shoutout to Kendrick Lamar, acknowledging his contribution to their chart-topping smash “Not Like Us.” There’s love too, a celebration of his girlfriend Brittany Stroud and the upcoming arrival of their first child, a daughter they’ve named Bebe McFarlane. It’s a full-circle moment, a producer known for crafting hits for others finally taking center stage and sharing his own story.
And did we mention Mustard produced the track himself? Yep, the man’s a triple threat – dropping bars, blessing the beat,and showcasing his signature production skills.
In an interview on Real 92.3’s The Cruz Show, he explained, “I felt it was time for people to hear my side of things. Family, friends, everything. It’s my story too.”
“Pray For Me” is already generating serious buzz, with publications like Stereogum and Rap Radar picking up the story.The track is now available on major platforms like Spotify, ready to be streamed on repeat. “Faith of a Mustard Seed” is on the horizon, Mustard’s about to serve up a whole new side of himself, proving his talent extends far beyond the beat. This is a story of faith, family, and finding your voice, all wrapped up in a single powerful track.
Quotable Lyrics:
At that very moment, I didn’t know exactly what he meant by it
But I knew it was something out the Bible
When I went and I did my research on what “Faith of a Mustard Seed” meant
It says that “with a faith of a mustard seed, God will allow you to move mountains”
And I feel like where I come from, I moved just about every mountain that was in my way
And still movin’ em, with the faith of God
