On May 6, at the stroke of midnight, the hip-hop and pop worlds successfully collided when Jack Harlow released Come Home the Kids Miss You. His second major-label album was released via a joint venture between Generation Now and Atlantic Records.\
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The 24-year-old Louisville native has made a name for himself as one of the most sought-after performers in the game — and he's not slacking at all on Come Home the Kids Miss You, upping his witty and technically sound barbs.  Composed of 15 tracks and clocking in at 45 minutes, Harlow takes listeners through a myriad of experiences that connect back to his hometown and demonstrate why studying the greats has paid off.

Come Home the Kids Miss You is full of good old-fashioned throne-taking ambition. And as the rapper craves centrist hip-hop acclaim, Harlow's latest is proof that his past few years of hard work are now paying off with dividends. GRAMMY.com breaks down five key details from the record that listeners will enjoy.

1. 2forwOyNE's Chill Chords Power Jack Harlow's Party

Come Home the Kids Miss You boasts guest appearances from Pharrell Williams ("Movie Star"), Justin Timberlake ("Parent Trap"), John Mayer ("Nail Tech"), and Lil Wayne ("Poison") — but none of these features siphon from Harlow's star power. Rather, they boost his stock, and Harlow plays second fiddle to no one on his own record.

Beyond the album, the Kentucky rapper is even close to the precipice of rap's A-list. Harlow joined Kanye West and Lil Nas X onstage at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards and will make his acting debut in the upcoming White Men Can't Jump reboot — a promise that Harlow will be a force you cannot ignore for years to come.

2. Superstar Appearances Don't Overshadow Jack's Star Power

Come Home the Kids Miss You boasts guest appearances from Pharrell Williams ("Movie Star"), Justin Timberlake ("Parent Trap"), John Mayer ("Nail Tech"), and Lil Wayne ("Poison") — but none of these features siphon from Harlow's star power. Rather, they boost his stock, and Harlow plays second fiddle to no one on his own record.

Beyond the album, the Kentucky rapper is even close to the precipice of rap's A-list. Harlow joined Kanye West and Lil Nas X onstage at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards and will make his acting debut in the upcoming White Men Can't Jump reboot — a promise that Harlow will be a force you cannot ignore for years to come.

3. Pop Classics Earn Top-Billing On Sophomore Record

From the classic "No, No, No" by Destiny's Child being sampled on "Talk Of The Town" to Fergie's "Glamorous" setting up "First Class" for chart-topping success, Come Home the Kids Miss You features some solid late '90s, early 2000s pop references. Throughout, the Homies' and Jack Harlow's squad of producers have developed a record that can be seamlessly enjoyed with friends or in an intimate fashion.

4. Jack Harlow Shoots His Shot At Your Favorite Celeb Crush

Like his idol Drake, Jack Harlow knows how to make memeable raps. He also has a penchant for delivering bars that will have women in a tizzy, which is why it is amazing to see him try to land some of music's most eligible bachelorettes. Harlow has upped the level when it comes to shooting one's song through song. On "Dua Lipa," named after, duh, Dua Lipa, he strives to "do more with her than do a feature," while on "First Class," the rapper busts a move while getting ready for his night with Brazilian singer Anitta.

It is no secret that Harlow loves the ladies and gets it right back in return, but Come Home the Kids Miss You is a masterclass on how to get the object of your affection's attention with intention.

5. Come Home the Kids Miss You Is Going to Do Numbers

"First Class" gave Jack Harlow his first Billboard Hot 100 solo chart-topper in April, and ahead of the album release, Chicago rapper Lil Durk tweeted, "Told Jack Harlow a couple of days ago he gone do 200k first week." And while the reports haven't come in just yet, those "Young Drake" vibes may carry him to the top of the pop.

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