I'm the Problem (K. Michelle album)

I'm the Problem is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter K. Michelle, released on September 22, 2023. Reportedly Pate's final R&B album before a full transition to country music, its lead single "Scooch" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart.

Promotion

On December 14, 2022, Michelle announced the album's I'm the Problem Tour and its dates.

Critical reception

Andy Kellman of AllMusic gave the album a 3.5 star rating. Isabella Pennese of HotNewHipHop heralded the album "a gorgeous farewell to R&B...captur her raw emotions and unfiltered authenticity." Similarly, Flisadam Pointer of ThisisRnB considered the album "a bittersweet goodbye to the genre's most underappreciated gems." Mya Abraham of Vibe wrote: "The Memphis native unpacks the 'super emotional' recount of personal experiences while also displaying growth through the LP's 19 tracks". Antwane Folk of Rated R&B gave the album a positive review. Ivory of Soul Bounce gave the album a generally positive review.