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The Lost Petals

2023 EP by D4vd

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionAug 2, 2026
Entity authorityQ134524553 ↗
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The Lost Petals is the second extended play by American singer-songwriter D4vd, released on September 8, 2023, through Darkroom and Interscope Records. Produced by Nicho with contributions from various producers, including Nelson Moneo, the EP features singles "Poetic Vulgarity" and "Notes from a Wrist".

Background and recording

In 2022, D4vd released his debut single, "Romantic Homicide", which gained popularity on TikTok and helped him secure a record deal with Interscope Records. He created new music in his sister's closet after the release of Petals to Thorns, which eventually became The Lost Petals.

Promotion

The album was announced with the release of "Notes from a Wrist" and D4vd performed it at the White Oak Music Hall.

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