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Over 20 years later, hip-hop veteran Grand Agent Returning with the Powerhouse sequel following his groundbreaking debut, By design. The long-awaited follow-up, Design 2It’s not just an album. It is a call for action for the hip-hop community, shaped by the relentless work of the Grand Agent. Philadelgo stop.
It features an All-Star lineup including Grand Dad (Brand Nubian),, CEE Knowledge (Excavable planets),, Tajai (The soul of mischievous/Hieroglyphs),, MC Breeze (Joey B. Ellis),, Cultural freedom (Poor teacher of righteousness), and Planet Asiathe album goes beyond underground purity and conveys a message that resonates with hip-hop culture as a whole.
production Design 2 It’s as diverse as that message. Long-standing collaborators Tribecca, Pear with thornsand Bjorn von Kalt They’re coming back, but the real sound evolution comes from teaming up Lu Squarea legend from Philadelphia Productions known for inspiring his little cousin. Farrelland his work Gilly Da Kidand Sabbaththe son of a grand agent. The result is a rich layered album that easily blends soulful boom bap with pop surveillance national anthem.
One outstanding track, “The highest grade」Rethinking Jay-Z and BiggieClassics ofBrooklyn’s best“Trading razor-sharp poems between Grand Agent and Planet Asia, nods to the original. By design While moving forward with lyrical firepower. after that”Philadelgo stop」Fresh take Snoop Dog”Gin and juice“It reflects the mission-driven work of the Grand Agent as executive director of the Philadelphia Stop.
It never goes away from the controversy, but the fearless creativity of the Grand Agent shines on tracks like “”Thank God I’m a city boy” – Rethinking John DenverHit-and-“You can’t say enough love“Interpolation of Black National Anthem featuring his original rap group, name. Both tracks illustrate his ability to bridge genres and tackle iconic work through hip-hop lenses.
The most talked about truck? Without a doubt, “White people do your job. “Grand Agent deals with those who support it. Trumpwhat he believes is their role in perpetuating harm to marginalized communities, offering a hopeful challenge to change the status quo.
Grand Agent comments:
“This album is the whole of Hip-Hop Nation, not underground. It’s about moving in this Trump world, just like when hip-hop took root during Reganomics. Hip-Hop has billionaires, billionaires, and real powers.
Grand Agent “Design 2” Album Artwork
The album drops on the heels of his book, Grand Agent’s 50th birthday. Brother’s Action: Answer to the 341-year-old Prayer in Philadelphia. It’s more than music. It’s a consistent movement Philadel Heat Stop FoundationThe mission is to deal with gun violence and community healing.
and Design 2Grand Agent has proven that his influence is not only unharmed, but also growing. The album combines keen social commentary with introspective storytelling, making it both a musical and cultural statement. It’s the behavior of hip-hop leadership – sincere, fearless, and secondary realistic.
Grant Agent declares:
“If you’re part of Hip Hop Nation, this is your album. It’s our time and we’re in motion.”
Design 2 will be available on all major streaming platforms and will have a deluxe edition scheduled for release in June.
