Hndrxx (pronounced "Hendrix") is the sixth studio album by American rapper Future. It was released on February 24, 2017, through A1 Recordings, Freebandz, and Epic Records. It followed the release of Future's eponymously-titled fifth album by one week, and features guest appearances from Rihanna, The Weeknd, Chris Brown, and Nicki Minaj.
Hndrxx was supported by four singles: "Selfish", "Pie", "Incredible", and "You da Baddest". The album received positive critical reviews and charted at number one, making Future the first artist to release two Billboard 200 chart topping albums in consecutive weeks. It was included on lists of 2017's best albums by various publications, including Complex, Pitchfork, Fact, and Entertainment Weekly.
Online music magazine Hits Daily Double announced on February 22, 2017, that Future was set to release another album a week after the eponymously titled album Future (2017), set to include more "rhythmic-leaning and radio-friendly" tracks. The release was first announced by Future during a Q&A on social media on February 21, 2017, along with him tweeting the pre-order link for Hndrxx. The album is also eponymously named after Future's alter ego, Future Hendrix.
"Selfish", featuring Barbadian singer Rihanna, was released as the album's lead single on February 28, 2017, the song was produced by Detail, Kuk Harrell, Major Seven, and Mantra. It peaked at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
"Pie", featuring American singer Chris Brown, was released as the second single on June 25, 2017, the song was produced by D. A. Doman and Detail. It peaked at number 48 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
The album's third single, "Incredible", was released to rhythmic contemporary radio on July 25, 2017, the song was produced by Dre Moon. It peaked at number 48 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
"You da Baddest", featuring Trinidadian-American rapper Nicki Minaj, was released as the album's fourth single on July 28, 2017, the song was produced by Detail and Go Grizz. It peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Hndrxx debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 with 121,000 album-equivalent units, of which 48,000 were pure album sales. It replaced Future's own self-titled album from the previous week at number one, making him the first artist in the history of the Billboard 200 to have two albums debut at number one in successive weeks. As of July 5, 2017, the album has moved 435,000 album-equivalent units.[