Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZRD, or simply The WIZRD, is Future’s seventh solo studio album. The album boasts features from Travis Scott, Gunna and Young Thug.
The album’s lead single, “Crushed Up,” was released on January 4, 2019. Later that day, Epic Records announced the album’s release date but did not give a title.
On January 8, 2019, Future released the album’s second single, “Jumpin on a Jet.” He also revealed the album’s title and artwork.
A week before the album’s release, THE WIZRD documentary was released exclusively on Apple Music.
On January 14, 2019, Future revealed the album’s official tracklist.
It’s just me bridging the gap between when I first came out to where I’m at right now. If you was following me from the beginning to now, you’ll be able to see the growth, you’ll be able to hear the growth. You’ll be able to distinguish the sounds.
–Future via For The Record, Genius Media
The WIZRD is me putting everything to the end. I’m ready to go to a new chapter in my life and everything. My uncle always used to call me ‘the wizard’, that was his thing—it’s just showing love to him and dedicating this album to him.
–Future via For The Record, Genius Media
Yes, his most recent project before this one, his collaborative album with Juice WRLD, was titled Future & Juice WRLD Present… WRLD ON DRUGS.
Hndrxx is a reference to the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
During the week ending January 24, 2019, The WIZRD debuted in the number one spot on the Billboard 200 with 126,000 album equivalent units sold. This is his sixth album to top the chart.