Slickrick released his first new album in 26 years. Find all the details below.
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Victory, the rapper's first LP since 1999's “The Art of Storytelling,” will be released on June 13th through Idris Elba's record label 7 Wallace, and will be released in collaboration with Mass Appeal.
The project, dubbed the “visual album,” features Idris acting as an executive producer alongside Rick, featuring contributions from NAS, Giggs and Estelle.
“Victory is all about patience, storytelling, imagination, evolution. A visual blend of art and mind – a sound journey that reflects where I went and where I go. Winning isn't just music. Slick Rick said in a press release.
The album and the 30-minute short film directed by Meji Arabi (Beyoncé's Helmen) Black is the king), it premiered in its first SXSW London on June 7th, followed by conversations with Slickrick, Elba and Arabi. Tickets are available now here. Please see the trailer below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uheemrbumza
In this project, Idris Elba said: “It was a blessing to work with Slick Rick…to go home to the UK and offer something amazing to the hip-hop world. It was a literal gift!
“Slickrick and I have a long history of working together, so it's great to be back in the studio with him to create this new record. He's an influential figure in hip-hop culture and we look forward to sharing this project with the next generation of fans.”
In 2021, Rick spoke nme Regarding his long absence from music, he says he has no regrets taking a break.
Elsewhere, Ben Affleck recently appointed Rick as one of the rapper's fictional Mount Rashmores.
