American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Brooklyn, New York, Mikaela Mullaney Straus, known by her stage name King Princess unreleased new song “Crowbar” off his forthcoming album project “Hold On Baby” leaked online.
Brooklyn is where Mikaela Straus, commonly referred to as “King Princess,” was born and reared. “Hold On Baby,” Zelig’s second album, will be released on July 29 through Columbia.
Alison Straus collaborated on her album with Mark Ronson, Ethan Gruska, Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner, Dave Hamelin, Shawn Everett, and Tobias Jesso Jr. The CD also includes songs by Fousheé, Zach Fogarty, and Amy Allen. The King Princess album cover and forthcoming tour dates are shown below.
On June 8, Hold On Baby will release “For My Friends” as a single together with “Cursed” and “Too Bad,” two brand-new tracks. “I want this album to give you all the confidence to be yourself, no matter how weird you are,” King Princess said in a statement. In her words, “It’s not easy to be alive, therefore I appreciate you all allowing me to continue to exist in this strange world.
This is what King Princess has always been about. Even if it’s strange, disorganized, and not the greatest, we’re creating a safe space for ourselves. Nobody else feels the same way as you do. I’m certain I’ve had this feeling previously, and I still do. This album is for those seeking a secure environment in which to be open and honest. I’m with you here right now because I adore you.”
In October 2019, King Princess released her first album, Cheap Queen. Together with Mike Malchicoff, she co-wrote the songs and produced the CD in Los Angeles. She has a contract with Zelig Records, a division of Columbia Records, which is Mark Ronson’s record company.
