He’s officially announced the album, titled Black Hole Superette, in a full-sentence press release. The news comes on the heels of his 2023 release, Integrated Tech Solutions. It’s full of a rich, beautiful tapestry of guest appearances by some of the most popular artists out there today.
Beyond having versatile production, the album features contributions from Homeboy Sandman, Lupe Fiasco, and Open Mike Eagle. Every single song is a new journey exploring ideas, grooves and textures with the unmistakable brushstrokes of Aesop Rock. In that regard, one of the standout tracks, “Checkers,” best illustrates what’s at stake on Moving Still. It’s part of what Aesop Rock calls “the whole sort of neighborhood outside your front door being the great leveler. You can’t come in with a chip on your shoulder, because the world is going to chip you.
Black Hole Superette opens with a bewitching track. Favourites among them that we even riff off are “Steel Wool,” “Black Plums,” “The Red Phone,” “Himalayan Tak Chew,” “Unbelievable Shenanigans.” The feature by Armand Hammer’s Billy woods and Elucid gives another moment of depth, showing the craft of the album.
Listeners can expect a rich tapestry of sounds and lyrical prowess as Aesop Rock delves into topics that resonate with various experiences. The addition of Hanni El Khatib further enhances the album’s collaborative nature, ensuring a blend of styles that appeals to fans old and new.
With Black Hole Superette, Aesop Rock expands the boundaries of hip-hop once more and further proves that his voice is truly like no other. Fans can even now barely it’s presence release. His readers can’t wait for the inventive storytelling and clever wordplay that has characterized all his work so far.