The Kid Laroi has returned and this time, he means business. On Friday, January 9, 2026, the GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum star released his highly anticipated album Before I Forget, his first full-length project in two years. The album arrived via Columbia Records and marks a clear turning point for the 22-year-old artist, who leans fully into honesty, emotion, and reflection.
The Three Singles Teaser
Laroi first teased the project with three singles “A Cold Play,” “A Perfect World,” and “Back When You Were Mine.” Each track set the tone for an album rooted in heartbreak, self-reflection, and emotional clarity. Rather than chase trends, Laroi focuses on telling his story the way he feels it. “Before I Forget is about the music. Nothing else. That’s what I want people to hear,” he said.
From the opening track “Me + You,” Laroi pulls listeners into his world. The album flows through moments of regret, longing, and growth, with songs like “July,” “Private,” and “Never Came Back” showing his strongest writing yet. He mixed pop-rap, R&B, and soft melodies while keeping the focus on lyrics that feel personal and close to home.
Tracks like “A Cold Play” stand out for their vulnerability. Laroi reflects on love lost and the pain of trying to fix what could not be saved. On “A Perfect World,” he imagines how things might have turned out if life played fair. The emotions stay raw, but the sound stays polished. The album also features a few well-placed collaborations. Lithe joins Laroi on “Rather Be,” while Andrew Aged appears on “5:21AM.” Clara La San adds a soft touch to “The Moment.” Each guest fits naturally into the album’s mood without stealing the spotlight. Also important to note that Kid Laroi has been on the Grammy nomination list with the success of songs like Fck Love. In other news, Popmedley recently published a post on the upcoming Grammy award.
The Journey from The First Time to Before I Forget
Before I Forget follows Laroi’s 2023 album The First Time, which introduced him as a more mature artist. The deluxe edition arrived in 2024 with fan favorites like “Girls” and “Nights Like This Part 2.” Since then, Laroi has continued to build momentum through touring and steady releases. At just 22, Laroi has already achieved what many artists spend a lifetime chasing. His 2021 hit “Stay” with Justin Bieber dominated the Billboard Hot 100 and turned him into a global name. Songs like “Without You,” “Go” with Juice WRLD, and “Diva” with Lil Tecca helped announce his place in pop culture. His debut mixtape Fck Love* peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and earned him a GRAMMY nomination for Best New Artist in 2022.
In 2024, Laroi hit the road for The First Time Tour, performing across Europe, North America, and Australia. He also released singles like “Girls,” “Aperol Spritz,” and “Slow It Down” featuring Quavo. In 2025, he returned with “All I Want Is You” and later “How Does It Feel.”
With Before I Forget, Laroi strips away the noise and focuses on what matters most, the music. The album captures an artist learning from heartbreak, owning his mistakes, and finding clarity in the process. Before I Forget shows that The Kid Laroi isn’t done growing. And he wants the world to hear every step of it.