Flatbush Zombies member Erick the Architect has released his highly anticipated debut solo album, I've never been here before. stream it via Apple Music or Spotify below.
The 16-track LP delves into deeply personal themes of Black resilience and bravery, with an intertwined soundtrack of hip-hop, soul, dub and psych sounds. Linden Jay, T-Minus and James Blake were producers, with Joey Bada$$, Westside Boogie, George Clinton, Channel Tres and Kimbra contributing.
Prior to the release, Erick the Architect released a series of singles, including “Ezekiel's Wheel” featuring George Clinton, the group assisted by Joey Bada$$. “Shaked,” “Ambrosia” with Channel Tres and “Parkour”, the latter produced by James Blake.
I've never been here before follows his 2021 EP, Proof of the future.
I've never been here before Artwork:
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I've never been here before Songs list:
01. I am still
02. Zone 2-3
03. Parkour
04. Breaking Point (feat. Baby Rose, RÜDE CÅT and Pale Jay)
05. Mandevillain
06. Ezekiel's Wheel (feat. George Clinton)
07. Jammy Jam
08. Ambrosia (feat. Channel Three)
09. Shook Up (feat. Joey Bada$$ and FARR)
10. Beef (feat. Boy Boy)
11. Colette
12. Instincts (feat. Westside Boogie)
13. New Muse
14. Leukemia/AM (feat. Kimbra)
15. Talk too much
16. Break Free (feat. Lalah Hathaway)
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