What happens when a Throwed lyricist and a premium producer collaborate to create an album? The result is an epic masterpiece, or better yet “VOIR DIRE”! Chicago born Earl Sweatshirt and super-producer The Alchemist have teamed-up on a 11-track album that’s sure to live indefinitely in the realms of REAL hip-hop.
The clever maneuver Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist deployed on the release of the “VOIR DIRE” album was pure genius. The album, hidden under an alias, was live and living on streaming platforms for months before fans realized it. Instead of building up momentum for a big release, the duo dropped clues on their social media which intrigued fans to seek and find hidden gems. In August, “VOIR DIRE” was released exclusively as a originally NFT to the delight of fans and will be regarded as a collector’s item.
For the “VOIR DIRE” album itself, it’s solid, different, and a sound a relief from the norm! From the opening track ‘100 High Street’, to ‘Sentry’ featuring MIKE, the tracks are hard, hittin, and thought provoking. There are several jewels on the project, notably ‘Mancala’ and ‘Caliphate’ featuring Vince Staples, ‘DEADZONE’, and ‘Free the Ruler’.
All in all, “VOIR DIRE” is a classic. Return to the REEL! PMB ranks this jewel 5-Stars.
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