Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) has officially announced his upcoming album titled Lost Americana, set for release this
Machine Gun Kelly Announces New Album Lost Americana, Narrated by Bob Dylan
In a surprise crossover that’s stirring up both rock and hip-hop communities, **Machine Gun Kelly (MGK)** has officially announced his upcoming album titled *Lost Americana*, set for release this August. The announcement, made on social media yesterday, has drawn widespread attention — not just because it marks MGK’s return to the spotlight, but because none other than **Bob Dylan** is involved in the rollout.
The news comes just weeks after a peculiar and unexpected moment: Bob Dylan posted an old video of MGK rapping in a record store, sparking speculation about a possible connection between the two. Now, that speculation appears to have been confirmed. According to MGK, *Lost Americana* will not only be his first studio album in several years but also a project that carries the narrative voice of the folk-rock legend himself.
MGK teased the album with a moody trailer released on social media, featuring dramatic Americana imagery — dusty highways, faded flags, neon motel signs, and grainy footage of MGK both rapping and playing guitar. What caught fans most off guard, however, was the unmistakable gravelly voice of Bob Dylan narrating the clip. His poetic monologue touches on themes of identity, disillusionment, and reinvention — themes MGK is known to wrestle with in his music, especially as he’s transitioned from rap to pop-punk and now appears to be entering yet another era.
“Sometimes you lose yourself to find the story,” Dylan says in the trailer. “And sometimes the story becomes the only thing left to hold onto.”
The collaboration is as unlikely as it is intriguing. Dylan, 83, is famously selective and cryptic when it comes to modern music, rarely aligning himself with contemporary pop or rap artists. That he would publicly share MGK’s freestyle video — and now lend his voice to a promotional campaign — suggests a deeper level of artistic respect than anyone could have predicted.
While no full tracklist has been released yet, sources close to the project say *Lost Americana* will blend elements of rap, country-rock, and alternative pop, continuing MGK’s genre-defying approach. Insiders hint that the album is a conceptual journey through personal chaos, fame fatigue, and a search for meaning in a fractured American landscape — aligning with the album’s evocative title.
The two artists reportedly crossed paths last month at **Outlaw Fest**, where Dylan performed as part of the touring Americana music festival. Though no official photo of the meeting has surfaced, MGK alluded to it cryptically on Instagram, captioning a post, “Met a hero. Learned a few things. Album on the way.”
Fans and critics alike are now eagerly waiting to see whether Dylan’s involvement goes beyond narration. Could there be a musical collaboration on the album itself? As of now, both camps are staying quiet.
Regardless, *Lost Americana* promises to be one of the most talked-about releases of the year — a surprising fusion of old soul and new rebellion, anchored by two artists who’ve always dance
d to their own beat.
