Will Smith Announces First Album in 20 Years, 'Based on a True Story'

The 14-track album, set for release on March 28, features collaborations with DJ Jazzy Jeff, Teyana Taylor, and Big Sean.

Will Smith's upcoming album, 'Based on a True Story,' marks his return to music after a two-decade hiatus since his 2005 release, 'Lost and Found.'
The album includes 14 tracks, blending previously released singles like 'Beautiful Scars' and 'You Can Make It' with nine new songs.
Collaborators on the album include DJ Jazzy Jeff, Teyana Taylor, Jac Ross, and Smith's son, Jaden Smith, among others.
Smith describes the project as deeply personal, drawing on themes of introspection, joy, and storytelling, and hints at plans for it to be the first in a trilogy.
A live performance is scheduled for March 23 at the CONCACAF Nations League final in Los Angeles, ahead of the album's March 28 release.