Apollo XXI

Apollo XXI
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 24, 2019
Recorded2017–2019
StudioParamore Palace
Genre
Length43:00
Label
ProducerSteve Lacy
Steve Lacy chronology
Steve Lacy's Demo
(2017)
Apollo XXI
(2019)
The Lo-Fis
(2020)
Singles from Apollo XXI
  1. "N Side"
    Released: April 8, 2019
  2. "Playground"
    Released: May 21, 2019
  3. "Hate CD"
    Released: May 23, 2019

Apollo XXI (21) is the debut studio album by American musician Steve Lacy. It was released on May 24, 2019, by Three Quarter (3Qtr) and AWAL. It was preceded by the singles "N Side", "Playground", and "Hate CD".

Apollo XXI garnered widespread critical acclaim. Named as one of the best releases of 2019, critics praised its originality, cohesiveness and introspective lyricism. Thematically, the album explores Lacy’s sexuality and coming out. Apollo XXI was nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, Lacy's first Grammy nomination as a solo artist.