Lead Poison [Cassette]

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Elzhi - Lead Poison [Cassette] Released in 2016 after years of anticipation,Lead Poison stands as Detroit lyricist Elzhi’s mostvulnerable and rewarding album. Known for hisrazor-sh arp wordplay and elite penmanship, theformer Slum Village emcee fought through aheavy cloud of depression and writer’s block tocomplete the record, ultimately delivering aproject that balances lyrical brilliance with rawemotional honesty.The 16-track LP finds Elzhi navigating self-doubt,isolation, and resilience while reaffirming hisstatus as one of hip-hop’s most gifted writers.Standout singles include “Alienated,” a hauntingmeditation on loneliness featuring Smitty Soul;“Two 16’s,” a hard-hitting display of lyricaldexterity produced by Karriem Riggins; and“February,” the reflective 14kt-produced cut thatquickly became a fan favorite.Elsewhere, Nick Speed supplies the broodingbackdrop for “Medicine Man,” Quelle Chrisdelivers the off-kilter production on“Egocentric,” and Bombay—who helms six of thealbum’s tracks—provides the moody canvas for“Introverted,” a centerpiece of the record’sintimate tone. Additional production comescourtesy of Oh No, Soledad Brother, Joself, and Agor, rounding out asoundscape as layered as the subject matter itself.With sparse guest features, the spotlight remains firmly on Elzhi,(more...) Show more