Alone at Prom
2021 studio album by Tory Lanez
Alone at Prom is the sixth album by the Canadian singer Tory Lanez. It was released on December 10, 2021, through his independent label One Umbrella. The album's concept is inspired by music from the 1980s. The album was supported by four singles: "Lady of Namek", "'87 Stingray", "Enchanted Waterfall", and "Hurts Me". The album's fourth track, "The Color Violet", became a sleeper hit after going viral on TikTok, peaking at 63 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
On November 17, 2023, the deluxe edition of the album was released, featuring ten additional tracks. Following the deluxe's release, Alone at Prom peaked at number 28 on the Billboard 200, marking its peak on the chart.
Background
The album was first announced through the singer’s Instagram account when he revealed that he was working on an "80s capsule" in late 2020, sharing snippets of the project during the last months of 2020 and throughout 2021. Alone at Prom was officially announced, along with its title, in September 2021. Lanez cited as musical inspirations for the project artists such as Hall & Oates, Toto, Michael Jackson and Rick James.
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