Produced by longtime collaborator D'Mile, Candydrip explores Lucky Daye's redefinition of modern R&B through a futuristic, sci-fi world, shaped by the inspiration of Afrofuturism. The 17-track body of work is the taste of a new era for Lucky, one that celebrates his rise to stardom, while still bringing listeners on a ride they've never experienced before. Also, along for the journey are collaborators and friends – rapper Smino, modern Chicago – drill zeitgeist Lil Durk, and synth-soul group Chiild. Candydrip continues the sensory experience that Lucky first introduced with Painted, only this time, it's taste over sight. "Candydrip focuses mostly on flavors," he explains, "and the idea of flavors versus Painted, which was about colors. These are a bunch of different flavors of songs, giving you ear candy in different ways."