Joe Jonas' New Album Promises To Be 'Music For People Who Believe In Love'

Joe Jonas is gearing up to drop his first solo album in over a decade later this year, and fans finally know when they'll get to hear it.

Jonas' new album, Music For People Who Believe In Love , will be released October 18, with the lead single "Work It Out," which drops Friday (July 19), giving fans a taste of what to expect on the upcoming project. While he has put out music over the years, namely with the Jonas Brothers and DNCE , this will be his first solo album since his 2011 solo debut Fastlife .

He made the announcement Wednesday (July 17) in a lengthy statement on social media , telling fans how "thrilled" he is to "share my new solo album" that reflects his own life. The album will also be the first music Jonas has released since his divorce from ex-wife Sophie Turner .

"This album is a celebration of gratitude, hope, and love. These songs reflect on my life from a bird's-eye view acknowledging the many blessings around me," he said. "When we take a moment to breathe, pause, and reflect on the positives, my hope is that we can find acceptance and ultimately peace in the present moment. It's okay to cry and mourn a loss - It's part of the process to take care of ourselves and eventually enables us to be there for the people we care about."

"This album speaks to the experiences of being a father , being a friend to oneself and others, and the happiness I've found in doing what I love for a living," he said. "I feel incredibly fortunate to travel the world and connect with people through my music as well as having had the opportunity to work with some of the most talented musicians, songwriters, and producers on this project."

Jonas shared that he often wonders "What do you want them to feel?" in terms of his music, a question he has frequently pondered since seeing a note posing the same query while once working with a director.

"This question still resonates with me every time I step on stage or create new music," he said. "The ability to perform, connect deeply with an audience, and evoke positive emotions, or even healing is a gift I cherish."

He concluded his message of "love and gratitude" by telling fans the album is "a reflection and celebration of life" that he hopes "brings you as much joy as it brought me creating it."

Music For People Who Believe In Love drops October 18.