"blackbird." is the sixth studio album by American producer and songwriter J.A.I. Cover. It was released on August 3, 2026. The album is a follow-up to his fifth studio album, "Reaching For The Stars, Pt. II" (2026). The lead single, “hit on me”, was released on May 2, 2026, followed by ”after the last time“, on May 12, and ”keep you waiting (zodiac sign anthem)“, on May 25. In April 2026, the album was originally titled "Grass Roots", and was later changed to "Face Behind The Music" in early May 2026. The title was finalized as "blackbird." in late May 2026.