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Atlanta Hip-Hop Rising Star Dess Dior Drops Sophomore Album ‘Note To Self’ With Video for “Missin You”

Apr 10, 2026

Dess Dior arrives fully formed on ‘Note To Self,’ her sophomore album and most realized statement to date. The Savannah-born, Atlanta-rooted hip-hop artist drops the 15-track project today alongside a music video for focus track “Missin You,” featuring YFN Lucci. From the opening moments of “Too Blessed” through the unapologetic closer “Ms Put It On,” the album moves with the kind of self-assurance that only comes from an artist who knows exactly who she is. Listen here.

The album builds on her previous EP ‘Take Notes’ and pushes considerably further. Dess frames the project with precision: “Note To Self is a love letter to myself in all senses. It’s me reminding myself who I am, how far I’ve come, and where I’m headed.” That clarity runs through every track, from the bold, high-energy “Come Correct,” “Fine AF,” and “Pop Out” to the more introspective “Different Pages” and “Missin You,” where she pulls back the curtain on emotional complexity and the difficulty of letting go.

Sonically, ‘Note To Self’ is rooted in Atlanta’s signature sound and elevated with a polished global sensibility, including a feature from Jamaican dancehall artist Valiant alongside collaborations with Belly Gang Kushington, BJRNCK, Chalynn, and YFN Lucci. The range across 15 tracks is impressive, shifting between assertive and intimate without losing the throughline of confidence that anchors everything. It’s a seamless, dynamic listening experience that finishes as strong as it starts.

With over 4.5 million followers and a growing presence across music, fashion, and culture, including her role on BET+’s The Impact Atlanta, Dess Dior is building something that extends well beyond any single release. ‘Note To Self’ is the clearest picture yet of where she’s headed.

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