Still Kids

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Still Kids
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Studio album by
ReleasedMay 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)
Genre Pop
Label BMG
Producer
New Kids on the Block chronology
Thankful
(2017)
Still Kids
(2024)
Singles from Still Kids
  1. "Kids"
    Released: March 5, 2024

Still Kids is the upcoming eighth studio album by American boy band New Kids on the Block. It is scheduled to be released on May 17, 2024, by BMG. This is their first studio album since 2013's 10 . The album features collaborations with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Taylor Dayne.

Contents

Background

The band announced the album in March 2024. [1] Donnie Wahlberg describes the album as the most mature, fun and comfortable album they've ever made. [2]

Composition

Wahlberg co-wrote on seven of the album's tracks, and McIntyre wrote on six. [2] The fourth track and lead single "Kids", written by David Stewart and Luke Batt is a mid-tempo song. [1]

Release and promotion

Still Kids will be released on May 17, 2024, by BMG Rights Management. On March 8, 2024, they appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show and performed "Kids". From June 14, to August 5, 2024, they will promote the album on the Magic Summer Tour. [1]

Singles

The album's lead single "Kids" was released on March 5, 2024.

Track listing

Still Kids track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Magic"   
2."Summer Love"   
3."Long Time Coming"   
4."Kids"
  • Stewart
  • Batt
2:58
5."A Love Like This"   
6."Dance with You"   
7."Come Back"   
8."In the Night"   
9."Runaway"   
10."Pop"   
11."Get Down" (featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff)   
12."Old School Love" (featuring Taylor Dayne)   
13."Better Days"   
14."Stay"   

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Kaufman, Gil (March 5, 2024). "New Kids on the Block Announce First New Album in 11 Years, 'Still Kids'". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
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