Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge
2026 studio album by Genesis Owusu
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Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge (stylised in all caps) is the third studio album by Australian rapper Genesis Owusu. It was released via Ourness on 15 May 2026, preceded by four singles including "Pirate Radio", "Death Cult Zombie", "Stampede" and Life Keeps Going"
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| Released | 15 May 2026 | |||
| Length | 50:00 | |||
| Label | Ourness | |||
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Composition
Upon the album's announcement, Genesis Owusu explained: "I started writing this album because I was seeing so much of the world and watching what was happening."[2] Press material called the writing a "piercing reflection on the political, social and economic flames engulfing many parts of contemporary society."[3] The music blends neo soul with alt-pop, synth-punk, deep funk and Brit rock stylings.[3]
Release
The album's lead single, "Pirate Radio", issued on 12 September 2025, was the artist's first new song in two years.[4] While not released as a single, "Most Normal American Voter:" saw an early release through the video game Skate as part of the game's Early Access soundtrack. [5]
Two more singles followed: "Death Cult Zombie" on 31 October 2025,[6] and "Stampede" on 20 February 2026,[7] before the album's title, cover artwork and track listing was officially announced on 18 March 2026.[2] The album's fourth single, "Life Keeps Going" was released on 24 April 2026.[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Pirate Radio" | 2:54 |
| 2. | "Stampede" | 3:09 |
| 3. | "Hellstar" (with Duckwrth) | 3:52 |
| 4. | "Falling Both Ways" (with Ladyhawke) | 3:13 |
| 5. | "The Worldwide Scourge" | 4:50 |
| 6. | "Blessed Are the Meek" | 3:50 |
| 7. | "Life Keeps Going" | 3:39 |
| 8. | "Most Normal American Voter:" | 2:36 |
| 9. | "Death Cult Zombie" | 3:36 |
| 10. | "Situations" | 3:34 |
| 11. | "4Life" | 4:10 |
| 12. | "Runnin Outta Time" | 3:34 |
| 13. | "Big Dog" | 3:36 |
| 14. | "One4All" | 3:45 |
| Total length: | 50:00 | |