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_{"The Initiates Piece," a masterful collaboration between the enigmatic beats of Real Bad Man, Memphis's own Lukah, and New York's cult favorite billy woods. This track is a gritty, raw exploration of street wisdom and philosophical musings, setting a new standard for storytelling in hip-hop. With Real Bad Man's haunting production laying the groundwork, Lukah and billy woods trade verses that are as compelling as they are complex, inviting listeners into a world of introspection and societal critique. Venture into the minds of hip-hop's most profound lyricists and experience a piece that resonates with the soul of the streets.}

_{"Temple Needs Water. Village Needs Peace." is a philosophical exploration into the essence of community, spirituality, and transformation. This 15-track collaboration between producer Real Bad Man and Memphis rapper Lukah meditates on themes of unity, leadership, sacrifice, and renewal. With contributions from billy woods (Armand Hammer), Adrian Utley (Portishead), and Shabaka Hutchings, this album ascends through personal and spiritual achievements, delves into the duality of knowledge, the unseen forces, and the cyclical nature of life and death. The album reflects on growth, resilience, duty, ancestral wisdom, and the healing power of words, culminating in a celebration of inner peace and communal harmony. With a backbone of musically ambitious beats and soul-baring verses, this album carves its mark as the year's most enthralling listen. Out everywhere March 29, 2024}

Track Listing

The Village Circle (Intro)
The Facilitator
The Offering (feat. Sypha)
The Mountain Top
The Initiates Piece (feat. billy woods)
The Cleansing
The AMA (feat. The Stooky Bros)
The Shadow Dancer (feat. Sypha)
The Burial (feat. Talibah Safiya)
The Farmer
The Serpent Charmer
The Servicemen
The Poets Pour Libations
The Shamans
The Home Celebration (Outro)

All songs produced by Real Bad Man
All songs performed by Lukah

Guitar on "The Initiates Piece", "The Cleansing", "The Burial", & The Shamans by Adrian Utley
Bass on "The Initiates Piece" & "The Burial" by Preston Crump
Horns on "The Initiates Piece", "The Burial" & "The Shamans" by Shabaka Hutchings