With Coyote officially out now, Clever finally makes the record his fans and maybe even he himself have been waiting for. The 21-track project plays like a sonic memoir: 11 brand-new songs interlaced with 10 of the cuts that first earned him a reputation as one of music’s most unpredictable and affecting storytellers.

Clever has always been a writer at heart, but here he plants his boots firmly in country soil. The album is raw, sharp-edged, and deeply Southern, equal parts tradition and evolution. One moment he’s unspooling gritty, cinematic ballads, the next he’s tearing into driving anthems that feel tailor-made for open roads and midnight air. That balance of vulnerability and swagger is exactly what makes Coyote so compelling.

Among the previously released highlights, “Dale Murphy” channels Clever’s love for homegrown heroes, layering nostalgic, small-town imagery over a rolling, rootsy groove, while “Candlelight” burns slow and intimate, showcasing the smoky, sensual side of his songwriting. Those tracks anchor Coyote in the moments that first drew listeners in, now reframed as part of a larger journey.

Thanks to the popularity of country music and its crossover giants like Jelly Roll and Post Malone, Clever has created a lane for fans who may have been hesitant to listen to this genre but now are finding their own lane. 

“You Didn’t Hear It From Me,” the final of the previously released tracks, settles over a beautiful piano melody. Clever taps into a gentle vocal delivery that allows the powerful message of masking heartbreak for those around you, truly allowing his raw talent to shine through. 

Another standout, “Mattress,” is a sultry banger that discusses the fake love hidden when the lights are out. Understanding the complicated feelings that come with unrequited love, “Mattress” combines the best of country storytelling with R&B beats. 

Clever spent years collaborating with industry giants like Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Post Malone, and Chris Brown, among many others. But it’s when he strips his artistry down to its country core that he shines brightest. On Coyote, his Alabama roots aren’t just a backdrop; they’re the beating heart of the record.

The result is an album that doesn’t just mark a new chapter for Clever; it feels like his arrival. Coyote is proof that great stories will always find their way home, even if they have to cross genres to do it.