It’s been six years since the release of Food & Liquor, but now the Chicago legend is back to revive the series with “The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1” which releases September 25th. His upcoming fourth studio album has features by Casey Benjamin, Poo Bear, Bilal, Guy Sebastian, Jane $$$, Jason Evigan with production from Infamous, 1500 or Nothin’, Mr. Inkredible, The Audibles, Pro-Jay, Guy Sebastian and more.
If you’re wondering about the cover, yes that is the official artwork. The meaning behind it is to deliver messages to the urban community which he felt he wasn’t doing enough of his last two albums thus taking the All-Black route for this concept album.
Check out the 17-track tracklist after the jump.
01. Ayesha Says (Intro)
02. Strange Fruition (feat. Casey Benjamin)
03. ITAL (Roses)
04. Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free) [Music Video]
05. Audubon Ballroom
06. Bitch Bad [Music Video]
07. Lamborghini Angels
08. Put ‘Em Up
09. Heart Donor Ft. Poo Bear
10. How Dare You (feat._ Bilal
11. Battle Scars (with Guy Sebastian) [Music Video]
12. Brave Heart (feat. Poo Bear)
13. Form Follows Function
14. Cold War (feat. Jane $$$)
15. Unforgivable Youth (feat. Jason Evigian)
16. Hood Now (Outro)
17. Things We Must Do For Others