Winter’s Diary 5, Tink’s most recent endeavor, debuted on July 12 to great fan reception and excitement. Although the album produced hits like “Songs About U” and “Grip Tight,” the singer controversially chose to collaborate with Hitmaka on the 16-track record.
She discussed the challenges of working with the producer during a sit-down with “The Breakfast Club” on Wednesday, July 24. This was particularly relevant in light of their public breakup in 2023. “As you are aware, we experienced a great deal of upheaval. Thus, Tink said, “He is aware that there is some of him in many of these records.
For me, that process was unique. I had to have a lot of maturity before I could enter that booth and begin working on these tunes. He had to walk out on many difficult days, and that’s simply the way things are,” she went on. “I had to remove the feeling from it. There were already obligations since we were bound by a contract.
DJ Envy questioned the R&B singer later on in the talk about whether or not she and Hitmaka tried to patch things up while recording the album. “Enough already. “I notice she’s becoming agitated,” Charlamagne the God said. “You guys, it’s triggering.” She replied, “I love hard,” then seemed to be confirming that they get along: “I sincerely hope the best for him. I’m hoping all is fine with him.
When the two started teasing each other on social media in November 2023, Tink said, “We [have] been dating for a long time.” Later, she said they had a physical argument at one point and accused him of requesting $2 million.
Winter’s Diary 5 was released, with contributions from Jeremih, NoCap, Summer Walker, and Skilla Baby. As part of the project’s marketing, Tink supported artists like Coi Leray, UMI, and Kiana Ledé on Jhené Aiko’s “The Magic Hour Tour.”
