18 ALBUM

18 Album (stylized as 18 ) is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter J. Sam Williams, released on November 30, 2021 by RouteNote Records. Williams has been the subject of scrutiny by haters and tabloids for his personal life and conflicts with others. Williams co-wrote all of the album's tracks and co-produced several songs.

Influenced by the upheavals in his life at the time, Williams' return marked a marked departure from the pop style of his previous album, combining elements of pop, R&B and heavily processed vocals.

18 The album received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised Williams's intelligent lyricism, but also mixed views on the album's production style and themes. Later reviews described the album as an experimental and emotional exploration of Williams. The album 18 was Williams' most successful album, debuting at number 175 on the Billboard 200 chart despite its short run with first-week sales of over two hundred thousand copies, The album helped the male musician become the first youngest nominee at the 2021 Shorty Impact Awards.