

The short film was released on December 11, 2015, exclusively on TIDAL, starring Natalya Rudakova, Rotimi, and directed by Kid Art. In promotion for the album, Pusha T released a trailer for his short film on November 26, 2015. In November 2015, Pusha T revealed that he would be releasing an album, before his much anticipated project King Push and that his album King Push - Darkest Before Dawn - The Prelude would be released on December 18, 2015. In May 2015, he had announced that his second album would be released in June 2015. In December 2014, Pusha T announced his second album King Push, for a Spring 2015 release. On November 19, 2014, Pusha T released the promotional single, titled "Lunch Money" which was produced by Kanye West. I really feel that King Push has to live up to that same hip-hop expectation… My goal is always to have 'hip-hop Album of the Year'.” Release and promotion

I told people last year I had the 'Album Of the Year'. In July 2014, in an interview with XXL when asked about his plans for his next album King Push, Pusha T said: “This next album is like a heavy proclamation to me. In April 2013, in an interview with AskMen Pusha T revealed that after the release of his debut album, he would be finishing the work on his second album, titled King Push. King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude received widespread acclaim from critics, who highly praised its unique lyricism and experimental production. The album serves as a prelude for his third solo album, Daytona (originally titled King Push), which was released on May 25, 2018. Cole, Timbaland, Q-Tip, Hudson Mohawke and Puff Daddy, among others. The album features guest appearances from The-Dream, Kanye West, ASAP Rocky, Ab-Liva, Beanie Sigel, Kehlani and Jill Scott, with production handled by a variety of high-profile record producers, including Kanye West, J.

The album was supported by three singles: "Untouchable", "M.F.T.R." featuring The-Dream and "Crutches, Crosses, Caskets". It was released on December 18, 2015, by GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings. King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude is the second studio album by American rapper Pusha T.
