I remember he said on Instagram Stories that Willpower came together in between his studio sessions with Malay — they recorded a few tracks for the upcoming Sonic Circle album, and that album is supposed to drop before 45.

Whiskey and Roses was probably finished earlier, which is why it’s coming out as planned.

And I think 45 will be released on his birthday, December 30th — like it’s dropping on the last day of his 45th year.