The legend returns. After six long years, Thundercat is finally back with Distracted, his fifth studio album dropping April 3, 2026 via Brainfeeder. This is not just another LP. It feels like a statement, a vibe, and an emotional deep dive wrapped into one gorgeous musical package.

From the jump, Distracted reads like an atlas of modern feeling. The title teases what the album delivers: a look at how our attention is constantly pulled in a thousand directions, from love to loss and from screens to silence. Thundercat himself said he wants listeners to “just enjoy it and have fun” even while acknowledging that life’s struggle never really goes away.

The lead single “I Did This To Myself” features Lil Yachty and feels like two souls trying to make a connection in the age of digital ghosting. Its funky basslines and playful lyrics make it both a groove and a gut-feeling anthem for anyone who has ever slid into DMs with charm and awkward hope.

What makes this drop especially thrilling is the all-star lineup Thundercat pulled together. On Distracted, you get collabs with Tame Impala, A$AP Rocky, Channel Tres, and WILLOW. One track even features the late Mac Miller, giving fans a poignant reunion with a voice that shaped a generation.

The tracklist hints at emotional range and sonic exploration. There are introspective cuts like “I Wish I Didn’t Waste Your Time” sitting next to cosmic titles like “Walking On The Moon.” There’s also “No More Lies” with Tame Impala that pairs psychedelic sonics with Thundercat’s signature bass artistry.

Thundercat has always been that rare artist who dances between jazz, soul, R&B, and pure experimental bliss. Distracted pulls those strands into an album that feels both deeply personal and wildly collaborative. In 2026, that kind of creative ambition is not just refreshing. It is necessary.