It’s college homecoming season once again, and Interscope Geffen A&M Records is releasing the next vinyl-exclusive album in its ongoing yearlong HBCU campaign: Homecoming SZN Compilation Vol. 2. This year, the label is partnering with Hampton University, Clark Atlanta University, and Alabama State University for immersive activations during their festivities.
Homecoming SZN Compilation Vol. 2 — whose covers feature custom vinyl artwork designed for each university — includes hits from Kendrick Lamar (“TV Off”), GloRilla (“BOP”), Rob49 (“WTHelly”) and Eve (“Tambourine”). A special consumer edition is also available at select retailers and on the project’s website. In turn, Interscope will donate $3 from each vinyl sale to the corresponding university. The label will also provide funding to support various initiatives across the campuses.
“Homecoming is a treasured tradition at Hampton University, celebrating our history, culture and community,” said Hampton University president Darrell K. Williams in a statement. “We are excited to partner with Interscope Geffen A&M Records to bring this innovative Homecoming SZN initiative to our campus. Music has always been a powerful bridge between generations, and this collaboration gives our students a chance to showcase their creativity while connecting with a legacy that extends far beyond our campus.”
Launched last October, Interscope’s HBCU campaign initially partnered with Howard University, Tennessee State University and Texas Southern University. In honor of the campaign’s first anniversary and the release of its second compilation, the label will mark the start of homecoming week with a pop-up student event at Howard University on Oct. 22. A celebrity DJ set by DJ Blaccmass, giveaways and surprise appearances by Interscope artists are among the festivities.
From there, the initiative moves to Clark Atlanta University, which will feature a performance by Big Boogie (also on the compilation with “BOP”) at the college’s official homecoming concert on Oct. 22 plus a pop-up takeover on homecoming weekend Oct. 24-25. 1824, the culture marketing and creative strategy team of Interscope parent Universal Music Group, will also take student applications for part-time work roles at each university. Additional university partnerships and spring 2026 activations will be announced in the coming months.
“We’re thrilled to build on the momentum of Vol. 1 and expand this meaningful initiative to even more HBCU campuses,” stated Laura Carter, exec. vp/head of urban marketing, Interscope Geffen A&M Records. “HBCUs have been a bedrock of culture and creativity, and this initiative is about honoring that legacy.”