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One of the three Flatbush Zombies members is not only an architect, but also a director. That rapper we are referring to is Erick the Architect who has just left off The Director’s Cut to his stellar solo debut album, I’ve Never Been Here Before. This project, which was “35 years” in the making, hit streaming platforms in late February and was led by some quality singles such as “2-3 Zone,” “Shook Up,” and more.

However, Erick the Architect didn’t want to stop there with this record. Over the last month, he’s put out two new tracks, “Beverly Drive” and “CA$HMERE TEARS,” to tease this Director’s Cut. To no surprise, both of them were terrific listens. “Beverly Drive” heard him speak on his not so picture-perfect childhood, and how creating music was his paradise. “CA$HMERE TEARS” focuses more on New York and its many changes over the last 30 years and how Erick views them. While the other three Director’s Cut records aren’t as personal, they still shine production, flow, and writing wise. Check out “Denise’s Last Son,” “GRITS,” and “Boxes In My Basement,” below.

I’ve Never Been Here Before: The Director’s Cut – Erick The Architect

I’ve Never Been Here Before: The Director’s Cut Tracklist:

I Am Still
2-3 Zone
Parkour
Breaking Point with Baby Rose, Pale Jay, RUDE CAT
Mandevillain
Ezekiel’s Wheel with George Clinton
Jammy Jam
Ambrosia with Channel Tres
Shook Up with Joey Bada$$, FARR
Beef Patty with Boy Boy
Colette
Instincts with WESTSIDE BOOGIE
Neue Muse
Leukemia / AM with Kimbra
Too Much Talkin
Liberate with Lalah Hathaway
Beverly Drive
CA$HMERE TEARS
Denise’s Last Son with BLK ODYSSY
GRITS
Boxes In My Basement

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“CA$HMERE TEAR$” is a song dear to me,” Erick the Architect said in a statement (via Shore Fire Media). “It talks about New York City at a very specific time period during the late 90s and early 2000s. Way before my city was heavily gentrified, New York had a cadence and rhythm that really personified the city as one of the most influential places in the world. Growing up, I learned to rap because of my surroundings, which then led me to becoming a musician. New York City is entirely responsible for all of the success I’ve received over these years, and I couldn’t be more grateful.” This is the Flatbush Zombies rapper’s feelings and explanation about his new single, and the second preview of an upcoming extended version of his solo debut album.

In February, Erick the Architect would go on to drop one of the now most under-appreciated records of 2024 in I’ve Never Been Here Before. It’s a tremendous mixture of sounds, textures, and performances from the versatile talent and it gave any doubters proof of what he could do away from his Flatbush brethren. There are lots of tracks that we keep in our rotations, including “Ezekiel’s Wheel,” “2-3 Zone,” and “Shook Up.” Erick has clearly seen the positive reception because he’s going to be adding to on November 15. I’ve Never Been Here Before: The Director’s Cut will have five new cuts with his love letter to New York in “CA$HMERE TEAR$,” as well as the equally excellent “Beverly Drive” included in that mix. Erick’s making sure to have hip-hop fans remembering his work in 2024 but we sure won’t forget any of it. It’s been a banner year.

“Ca$hmere Tear$” – Erick The Architect

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