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Larry June and the Alchemist,who have worked together on projects in the past,enlisted Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz for the album,who is primarily known for his work in the trap subgenre. Despite their differing styles,the three artists found chemistry in their shared approach to storytelling and introspective lyricism. The Alchemist noted,"Maybe on paper the styles are kinda different,but the content is not far off." [4]
As the three artists collaborated,the album came together organically,with initial plans for a shorter project before expanding into a full-length release. "Every joint just kept getting better. I wanted to do a five-pack,and then it was clear once we did a few of them,it was like,‘We would be cheating them if we only gave them five," said the Alchemist. [4]
The album explores themes of personal growth,responsibility,and the realities of success,with both 2 Chainz and Larry June reflecting on their journeys. Larry June described the project's relatability,stating,"We might talk our shit about watches,cars and shit here and there. But we also give them the real. You gotta show 'em both sides and who you really are." [4]
2 Chainz,known for his energetic delivery on trap beats,embraced a different approach for the album. "I'm actually more comfortable rapping than doing trap music," he explained. "For the most part,I think my peers in the industry knew what I could do,but I don't think the fans knew what I could do." [4]
The album was announced on January 31,2025. An album trailer was released alongside the announcement,featuring footage from cities around the world and clips of the artists working together in the studio. [5]
A deluxe edition of the album was released on August 8,2025. [6]
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