In a statement about the record, Batiste connected the dots between the single and the album, stating: “Traveling with my wife, leaning into the culturally diverse group of friends and family that make up my inner circle birthed the foundations for what is now World Music Radio – much of which was recorded in transit, hotel rooms, basements and on
smartphones either abroad or near big bodies of water.”‘s lead single “Calling Your Name” and contributes to the album’s growing list of collaborators. Across its 21-song tracklist, Batiste welcomes to the record Lil Wayne, Kenny G, J.I.D., NewJeans, Camilo, Leigh-Anne, Michael Batiste, and Lana Del Rey on the bonus track “Life Lesson.” SheTrending