Almost Healed

Up until May 2023, the album was known under the title The Voice 2.0, a sequel to The Voice (2020) which he began teasing in January 2023.[1] In an interview with XXL, Durk shared that recording is part of what helps him cope with stress and the recent loss of his brother, also revealing that he goes to therapy.[2] In return, he wanted to give his fans "therapy" by releasing the album soon, as he revealed in an interview with Billboard. He referred to the record as "the biggest album ever" regarding all the things going on in his life at that point.[3] On April 13, 2023, he announced that he had just finished the album without "half the help" he had been asking for, alluding to the album title "almost healed". That same day, he asked his followers to reach out to SZA as he wanted her on the album.[4] During that time, the album was still titled The Voice 2.0, the "2.0" implying personal growth since the prequel.[5] On May 2, Durk shared a clip of him and rapper J. Cole together on a set, shooting a video for a song titled "All My Life".[6] Durk also promised to reveal album details if the post reached 100,000 comments. After having received said amount, the rapper posted the release date and cover.[7] The black and white photograph features Durk surrounded by friends depicted as blurry figures.[8][9]