Beastie Boys rapper Mike D announces details of his debut solo album, “Thank You.” Multiple outlets report that the album is set for release in August and is preceded by the single “True Colors,” described as percussion-forward. In coverage of the announcement, Mike D discusses the record’s artistic direction, saying the music remains relatively “immature” while the lyrics are more mature. Other reporting places the announcement within a broader run of solo and public appearances leading up to the album, including recent releases of standalone tracks such as “Switch Up” and “What We Got,” as well as performance activity earlier in the spring. Stereogum also notes related promotional material tied to the project, including postcards and a website using the name “Mike D 5D.” Across the sources, the common points are the album title, the August release timing, and the lead single “True Colors,” alongside Mike D’s commentary about how the album balances youthful musical energy with more developed lyrical themes.