Alexander Mack is back with his new album, You Had To Be There. Across 12 tracks, the Virginia artist mixes hip-hop, R&B, and jazz while bringing Will Hill, Trip Carter, and Mia Broadberry along for the ride. Songs like “Mango Lady,” “I’ve Been Waiting,” and lead single “Cucumber Cool” helped set the stage for the project ahead of its release. It's also been a big year for Mack, who contributed to Mad Skillz’s Grammy-winning Words For Days Vol. 1. Now, You Had To Be There gives listeners a chance to get more familiar with Mack and the sound he's been building. As he continues to develop his sound, You Had To Be There feels like a promising step forward for the Southern lyricist, with plenty more seemingly on the way.
Genre: Hip-Hop/R&B
Release Date: September 4, 2026
Album: You Had To Be There
Tracklist for You Had To Be There
- Go Off!
- 2oh2
- Cucumber Cool
- Night Is Young (feat. Trip Carter)
- Move Like This
- Spark (feat. Will Hill)
- Chanel No. 5
- Mango Lady
- Baile Birthday Cake
- Artsy Plant Mami
- Keep It Cool
- I've Been Waiting (feat. Mia Broadberry)
