Everything you need to know about 'Before the World Blows,' including the tracklist, the features, the year of false starts, and how a Mobb Deep beat started it all.
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We spoke to 2 Chainz, Larry June, and The Alchemist about creating one of the best albums of 2025 so far, Life is Beautiful.
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Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist declare their GOAT meme, radio freestyle and Halloween candy, as well as their Worst of All Time album cover. This is GOAT Ta
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“You can’t just say you’re a rapper and expect people to care—you have to put that time in. You shouldn’t expect nobody to believe in you when it’s not happening.”
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ASAP Rocky Reveals Rihanna Wants to Work With Alchemist and Knxwledge: 'Her Style is So Crazy'
According to Rocky, Rih loves herself some underground hip-hop producers.
Will Lavin219 days ago
ASAP Rocky, Baby Keem, Clipse, Freddie Gibbs & the Alchemist, and More Set for Governors Ball 2026
The New York festival returns to Queens with a stacked lineup led by a heavy hip-hop presence.
Mark Elibert236 days ago
Larry June, 2 Chainz, and The Alchemist "Life Is Beautiful Deluxe" on Vinyl: How to Buy
The deluxe edition of the 2025 collaboration is now available on vinyl on Complex.
Complex Staff274 days ago
DJ Premier, The Alchemist and More React to News of D'Angelo's Death
The pioneering neo-soul musician reportedly died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Jaelani Turner-Williams321 days ago
Freddie Gibbs Picks His and Alchemist's 'Alfredo 2' When Asked to Name a 'Perfect' Album
Gibbs also named his favorite song off the project, which stands as his and Alchemist’s second full-length together.
Trace William Cowen357 days ago
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Alchemist Says Jay-Z Is 'Tapped In' to the Underground Hip-Hop Scene: 'He Knows Everything'
The producer also revealed that Hov told him and Freddie Gibbs that he loves 'Alfredo 2.'
Joe Price360 days ago
The Alchemist Explains Why His Album With Erykah Badu Didn’t Drop as Expected
Al said a release date of August 29 never came out of his mouth.
Mark Elibert364 days ago
Erykah Badu Announces 'Abi & Alan' Album With The Alchemist Will Be Delayed
"Don’t worry tho," she told fans.
Shawn Setaro366 days ago
Erykah Badu Announces Release Date for 'Abi & Alan,' A Joint Album With The Alchemist
The Queen of Neo-Soul & the acclaimed producer are also on tour.
Bernadette Giacomazzo381 days ago
Currensy Responds To Freddie Gibbs' Diss On 'Alfredo 2'
The Jet Life rapper is in good spirits.
Trey Alston399 days ago
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Freddie Gibbs Appears to Diss Currensy On 'Alfredo 2': 'Don’t Start Me, N***a'
The perceived shade comes seven years after the pair's joint album, 'Fetti,' caused a rift between them.
Trey Alston401 days ago
Freddie Gibbs Reignites Gunna Beef, Brands Him 'a Rat B*stard' on New 'Alfredo 2' Track
Gibbs revisits his beef with Gunna on his new project with The Alchemist, 'Alfredo 2.'
Joe Price401 days ago
Freddie Gibbs Seemingly Shades Jim Jones and Benny the Butcher on New 'Alfredo 2' Track
"Shit ain't sellin', they gotta resort to drama shit," Freddie raps on the new song.
Trace William Cowen402 days ago
Alchemist Explains Why He Didn't Send Lil Wayne Beats for 'Tha Carter VI'
Alchemist said he was asked to contribute to 'Tha Carter VI' but ended up "overthinking" it.
Joe Price439 days ago
Erykah Badu Working on Her First Album in 15 Years, Produced by The Alchemist
Badu shared what she’s been working on in a new cover story for ‘Billboard.’
Jaelani Turner-Williams529 days ago
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Yasiin Bey and The Alchemist Form New Group, Announce Joint Album
The duo will premiere music from the project, entitled 'Forensics,' at an event in Paris.
Trey Alston611 days ago