THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Acclaimed platinum-selling rapper Lil Dicky (aka Dave Burd) is set to make a triumphant return with the release of Penith: The Dave Soundtrack, a collection of 22 songs featured across three seasons of his hit show.
Arriving eight years after Burd’s last studio album, Penith is more than just a compilation from the series. The album represents a complete and cherished body of work, showcasing Lil Dicky’s unique artistic journey and dedication. Fans have long awaited his musical comeback, and this is the first step, with big plans for more original music on the horizon. Penith is not only a reflection of Lil Dicky’s evolution as an artist but also a celebration of his creative vision, marrying the essence of his show with his broader musical ambitions.
Regarding the first single Mr. McAdams, Lil Dicky said, “This song is a tongue-in-cheek ‘shoot your shot’ at your dream girl kind of jam. It’s for all the dreamers out there! Everyone has a dream. Never has a song represented a manifestation to me more than this one, as eventually, I would be on the set of my TV show shooting the music video for it with Rachel McAdams and Brad Pitt. As surreal as life gets. These are my idols. True icons.”
Burd is a multi-platinum rapper, comedian, and actor. His rapid ascent began with Ex-Boyfriend, which garnered over a million YouTube views in 24 hours. His 2015 debut album Professional Rapper, featuring artists like Snoop Dogg and T-Pain, topped several charts. The hit single Freaky Friday has over 1.6 billion streams. In 2019, he released Earth, raising over $800k for environmental and Covid causes. He co-created, writes and stars in Dave, the critically acclaimed comedy based on his life, now in its third season and featuring notable guests like Drake.”
