Daylight - Song by John Legend, Prod. by Pharrell

BY Alexander Cole Published on September 09, 2026

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John Legend has delivered his new song "Daylight," which comes off his new album, "Muse," entirely produced by Pharrell.

On Tuesday, John Legend announced a new album called Muse, dropping on October 23. What makes this album special is that Pharrell will produce it entirely. Pharrell is set for a big year, especially as he works on a new album with Quavo. That said, Legend and Pharrell followed up this announcement with a new single. "Daylight" is a gorgeous song in which Legend sings over orchestral arrangements that provide flourishes of strings and horns throughout. Legend's melodies here are catchy, especially as Pharrell's signature drums come in to provide some rhythmic support. This song proves that these two are completely locked in right now.

Release Date: September 9, 2026

Genre: R&B, Pop

Album: Muse

Quotable Lyrics from Daylight

The poetry is here somewhere between the lines
The rhythm’s kept by a heartbeat, both yours and mine
You take everything I knew and make it feel brand new
And I wanna take my time and make you feel that too

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!