John Legend Returns with ‘Dope’ | Lead Single from New Album

“Dope,” produced by Ian Kirkpatrick and Ryan Tedder, is co-written by John, Charlie Puth, Ryan Tedder, Ian Kirkpatrick and rapper J.I.D, who is also featured on the track.

The moving and infectious song sets the tone for getting summer started with its block-party vibes and sensual lyrics about everything you find dope about that someone special.

“I’m so thrilled to be releasing new music,” states John Legend. “The past year or so has been so exciting for me creatively. I have been writing and collaborating with some of the most talented people in music, and we have some great new material to share with the world. ‘Dope’ is one of my favorites. I love the energy of the song. I loved collaborating with my gifted co-writers and producers, and J.I.D is one of my favorite emerging artists in hip-hop. I hope the song can be a part of people’s soundtrack for this summer.”

The EGOT artist has been teasing “Dope” during his critically acclaimed, sold-out first run of his new Vegas Residency, “Love in Las Vegas.” UB spotlighted the residency last month.

This is his first project with label partner Republic Records, following the release of his latest GRAMMY Award winner for Best R&B Album, “Bigger Love.”