Slick Rick broadcasts first new album in 26 years that includes Idris Elba, Nas and Giggs

Slick Rick has introduced his first new album in 26 years. Discover all the small print beneath.

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‘Victory’, the rapper’s first LP since 1999’s ‘The Artwork of Storytelling’, shall be launched on June 13 via Idris Elba‘s file label, 7Wallace, in collaboration with Mass Enchantment.

The challenge, which is described as a “visible album”, sees Idris function govt producer alongside Rick and options contributions from Nas, Giggs and Estelle.

“Victory is all about perseverance, storytelling, creativeness and evolution. A visible mix of artwork and coronary heart — a sonic journey that displays the place I’ve been and the place I’m going. Victory isn’t simply music — it’s a daring in your face assertion, showcasing British artistry at its most interesting!” Slick Rick stated in a press launch.

The album, and its 30-minute brief movie directed by Meji Alabi (who helmed Beyoncé‘s Black Is King), will premiere on June 7 on the inaugural SXSW London, adopted by an In Dialog with Slick Rick, Elba and Alabi. Tickets can be found now here. Take a look at the trailer beneath.

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On the challenge, Idris Elba stated: “Working with Slick Rick… again house within the UK, after which providing the world of hip hop one thing wonderful has been a blessing. It’s actually a present!

“Slick Rick and I've an extended historical past of working collectively so it was nice to get again within the studio with him to create this new file. He has been such an influential determine in Hip Hop tradition and I sit up for him sharing this challenge with the following technology of followers.”

In 2021, Rick spoke to NME about his prolonged absence from music, saying he doesn’t remorse taking a break: “In the event you’re not impressed, then , you simply chill. However for those who’re impressed, then get your paintbrush and get to portray after which for those who really feel it’s able to be uncovered then expose it.”

Elsewhere, Ben Affleck not too long ago named Rick as one in every of his hypothetical Mount Rushmore of rappers.