Back in 2023, McKinley Dixon was dubbed the rising rapper to watch by critics thanks in part to his fourth studio album, Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?. Even with a decade of music behind him, the Maryland native is just getting started.
Next month, Dixon is prepared to make the boldest statement of his career this far with Magic, Alive. Lead singles “Sugar Water” featuring Quelle Chris and Anjimile, “Recitatif” featuring Teller Bank$, and “Could’ve Been Different” featuring Blu and Shamir serve as proof Dixon is ready to take up the indie rap throne.
Continue below for the confirmed release date, tracklist, supporting tour dates, and more for McKinley Dixon’s album, Magic, Alive!
Release Date
McKinley Dixon’s Magic, Alive! is due out 06/06/2025 via City Slang. Click here to pre-save or pre-order.
Tracklist
- “Watch My Hands”
- “Sugar Water” featuring Quelle Chris and Anjimile
- “Crooked Stick” featuring Ghais Guevera and Alfred
- “Recitatif” featuring Teller Bank$
- “Run, Run, Run Pt. II”
- “We’re Outside, Rejoice!”
- “All the Loved Ones (What Would We Do???)” featuring ICECOLDBISHOP and Pink Siifu
- “F.F.O.L.” featuring Teller Bank$
- “Listen Gentle”
- “Magic, Alive!”
- “Could’ve Been Different” featuring Blu and Shamir
Album Cover
Supporting Tour
This summer, McKinley Dixon will embark on a 14-date tour to support his forthcoming album. View Dixon’s North American performance schedule for ‘The Magic, Is Alive Tour’ below.
08/01/2025 – Los Angeles, CA @ Permanent Records Roadhouse
08/02/2025 – San Francisco, CA @ Brick And Mortar Music Hall
08/08/2025 – Portland, OR @ The Jack London Revue
08/09/2025 – Seattle, WA @ Barboza
09/03/2025 – Minneapolis, MI @ 7th Street Entry
09/04/2025 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern
09/06/2025 – Toronto, ON @ Sound Garage
09/08/2025 – Montreal, QC @ La Sotterena
09/09/2025 – Boston, MA @ Warehouse XI
09/11/2025 – Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere: Zone One
09/12/2025 – Philadelphia, PA @ Cambridge Hall: WOW
09/13/2025 – Richmond, VA @ Richmond Music Hall
09/16/2025 – Washington, DC @ Pearl Street Warehouse
09/19/2025 – Milwaukee, WI @ Falcon Bowl
