Erick Arc Elliott

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Erick the Architect
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Elliott in 2024
Background information
Birth nameErick Elliott
Also known as
  • The Architect
  • Erick the Architect
  • Skinny Light
  • Skinny Ramen
Born (1988-08-12) August 12, 1988 (age 35)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2010–present
LabelsArchitect Recording Company
Member of
Website www.erickthearchitect.com

Erick Elliott (born August 12, 1988), better known as Erick Arc Elliott or Erick the Architect, is an American rapper, singer, artist and record producer from Brooklyn, New York. A member of the hip hop trio Flatbush Zombies, Elliott has released multiple solo projects as well including "I've Never Been Here Before" in February of 2024.

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Elliott plays multiple instruments including the keyboard, piano, and the guitar. He is the primary producer of Flatbush Zombies and has produced for other popular acts such as Joey Bada$$, James Blake, and more. He also scored the film "The Choice is Yours (2023)" on Paramount+ starring Black Sheep and J Dilla. He's also featured on the track "Candle Flame" by Jungle that has over 50 million streams.

Unlike his alias might suggest, Elliott did not enroll in architecture school and is not an architect by profession.

Discography

Studio albums

I've Never Been Here Before (February 23, 2024)

I’ve Never Been Here Before - Track List:

  1. I Am Still
  2. 2-3 Zone (prod. James Blake)
  3. Parkour (prod. James Blake)
  4. Breaking Point ft. Baby Rose, RÜDE CÅT & Pale Jay
  5. Mandevillain
  6. Ezekiel's Wheel ft. George Clinton
  7. Jammy Jam
  8. Ambrosia ft. Channel Tres
  9. Shook Up ft. Joey Bada$$ & FARR
  10. Beef Patty ft. Boy Boy (prod. James Blake)
  11. Colette
  12. Instincts ft. Westside Boogie
  13. Neue Muse
  14. Leukemia / AM ft. Kimbra
  15. Too Much Talkin  (prod. James Blake)
  16. Liberate ft. Lalah Hathaway

Erick the Architect’s anticipated solo LP debut - I’ve Never Been Here Before - was released on February 2024.  I’ve Never Been Here Before has been met with early raves and coverage from The Fader, XXL, Stereogum, Consequence, Billboard, Hypebeast, Soundcloud, Okay Player, WNYC and far beyond.  An extensive interview with Rolling Stone explores the project, he was a recent guest on Track Star, and songs from the album have been played on Zane Lowe, KCRW, the BBC (where “2-3 Zone” debuted as a Hottest Record), Shade45 and Hot97.  Erick, who has over 3.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify, has also been featured on the cover of the influential Pollen playlist and several other top lists including New Music Friday in over 10 countries.  He set out on his biggest-ever solo headlining tour, nearly 40 dates that began March 25.

The rapper/producer/founding member of Flatbush Zombies has shared the music video for “2-3 Zone,” which was produced by James Blake.  “2-3 Zone” emphasizes perseverance in pursuing your dreams, and refusing to settle for mediocrity.  Erick wrote the script and co-directed the video, which also features Blake.  

Watch the video for “2-3 Zone” here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0R39QzPeOk

“I’ve had dreams of accomplishing what I have now in my youth— and to be able to witness that kind of accomplishment in real time is truly a blessing. I wrote this song as a reminder to myself of the transformation I’ve experienced throughout my life. The song captures that transformative energy. Striving to obtain financial security, escaping frustration, and holding onto a hope that things will change for the better. Although I did much of this on my own, I cannot only give myself merit for the successes I’ve been able to enjoy; I’ve always been part of a team. Some coaches say that the 2-3 zone defense is the one that wins championships, allowing each person to cover a part of the court versus a man-to-man. I feel like that concept directly connected with what I wanted to say within this song, I can do more if I allow someone else to help me to achieve that goal.” —Erick the Architect

I’ve Never Been Here Before is an album of 16 tracks, a deeply personal and powerful work that explores themes of fearlessness, Black resilience, beauty in darkness and unity over a thrilling mix of hip-hop, soul, dub, psych and beyond. Several years in the making, Erick crafted it in his Los Angeles home studio, and it features several longtime collaborators and new friends: Joey Bada$$, Westside Boogie, George Clinton, Channel Tres, Kimbra, Lalah Hathaway, RÜDE CÅT, Boy Boy, Pale Jay and FARR.  Producers include the aforementioned James Blake (who produced 4 tracks on the album), plus Linden Jay and T Minus.  

The result is a statement-making collection of razor-sharp songs from an artist set free by being his authentic self, and embracing the vulnerability that comes with it.

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions Certifications
US US R&B US
Rap 		AUS CAN FRA GER NZ SWI UK
[1]
3001: A Laced Odyssey (with Flatbush Zombies)10223913179722729105
Vacation in Hell (with Flatbush Zombies)11985913——3344—
I've Never Been Here Before
  • Released: February 23, 2024
  • Label: Architect Recording Company
  • Formats: vinyl, digital download
1111
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

EPs

List of extended plays, with selected details
TitleAlbum details
Clockwork Indigo
(with Flatbush Zombies and The Underachievers, as Clockwork Indigo)
  • Released: October 17, 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download
Now, More Than Ever (with Flatbush Zombies)
Future Proof
  • Released: January 22, 2021
  • Label: Arc Recordings Ltd.
  • Formats: Digital download, Vinyl Record

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with year released
TitleAlbum details
D.R.U.G.S. (with Flatbush Zombies)
  • Released: July 24, 2012
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
BetterOffDead (with Flatbush Zombies)
  • Released: September 11, 2013
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
noir.
  • Released: January 1, 2010
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
almost remembered.
  • Released: June 10, 2011
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
renvoi.
  • Released: August 26, 2011
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download
ARCstrumentals: Vol. 1
  • Released: March 31, 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: SoundCloud
ARCstrumentals, Vol. 2 [2]
  • Released: February 16, 2018
  • Label: The Glorious Dead
  • Format: Digital download, CD

Singles

List of singles as featured performer, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US US
R&B 		US
Rap
"Bounce"2016———3001: A Laced Odyssey
"This Is It"———
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Bath Salts" [3] 2012 ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ant Lords Never Worry
"Thrilla" [4] Bodega BamzStrictly 4 My P.A.P.I.Z.
"Just Blowin' In the Wind" RZA The Man with the Iron Fists
"Mini Van Dan (Remix)" [5] Aston Matthews, ASAP Nast, Danny Brown Versace Ragz
"Piss Test (Remix)" A-Trak, Jim Jones, El-P, Flosstradamus Fool's Gold Presents: Loosies
"36 Chamber Flow"—
"Mood Swings"2013Overdoz, Worlds Fair—
"No Religion" [6] The Underachievers —
"New Brooklyn"Dyme-A-Duzin, The UnderachieversThe New York Renaissance
"Inf Beams"—
"Tomorrow's Gone" [7] Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire, Nacho Picasso, Danny BrownKismet
"Camouflage Dons" Statik Selektah, Smif-n-Wessun Extended Play
"My Jeep" Joey Badass, The Underachievers Summer Knights EP
"TLC" [8] 2014Aston Matthews, Action Bronson Aston 3:16
"Believe in the Shied" [9] Smoke DZA Ringside 2
"97.92"Trash TalkCONS EP VOL. 1
"Modern Mayhem"CONS EP VOL. 2
"Bring Em Out"2015Bodega Bamz Sidewalk Exec
"Good Knight"Kirk Knight, Joey Badass, Dizzy Wright Late Knight Special

Erick Arc Elliott's Artwork and Books

Coinciding with his name, the Erick the Architect is a prolific artist on a number of levels. Most recently, Elliott has demonstrated that he is indeed a serious conventional artist and has created numerous paintings and other artistic designs that the fans are quickly taking note of. On the surface, it appears that Elliott ties his artwork into his music in some fashion that allows both skills to coexist fluidly and favorably in a way that very few artists have been able to do successfully.

Much of Elliott's art is created and is directly affiliated and attached to 502 North Pole (www.502northpole.com).

Book Titles by Erick Elliott:

Spring Forward: Aspire to Inspire (2016)

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