{"product_id":"elzhi-the-preface","title":"eLZhi- The Preface { VINYL LP }","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy the time his 2008 solo debut \"The Preface\" was released, eLZhi was already recognized as one of hip-hop's most gifted lyricists. The Detroit emcee was still a member of Slum Village at the time, having replaced hip-hop icon J Dilla in the legendary group earlier that decade. \"The Preface\" showcases eLZhi's undeniable talent and impressive creative flair, foreshadowing the exciting solo career that would follow. With a young Black Milk supplying pounding, drum-heavy production on 13 of the album's 16 tracks, eLZhi's dense verses electrify the mic, announcing the arrival of a truly special artist. Whether riffing on color-themed wordplay, playing a lyrical game of \"fill in the blank\", taking listeners on a dream logic adventure, telling his personal story, or simply showing off his scorching rhyme skills, eLZhi's flawless flows animate the highly conceptual collection. A thoroughly Detroit affair, \"The Preface\" features appearances by Motown rap gods like Royce Da 5'9\", Danny Brown, Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat, T3 of Slum Village, and more. After years of scarcity, the album is finally receiving a proper reissue on CD and vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntro (The Preface)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Leak (feat. Ayah)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Guessing Game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Motown 25 (feat. Royce Da 5’9”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Brag Swag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fire (Remix) (feat. Black Milk Guilty Simpson Fatt Father Danny Brown and Fat Ray)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e D.E.M.O.N.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Save Ya (feat. T3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Yeah (feat. Phat Kat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Transitional Joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Talking In My Sleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Science (feat. Fes Roc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hands Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What I Write\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Growing Up (feat. Aaron Abernathy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eShop online 24\/7 at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nature Sounds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43399447674970,"sku":"822720724314","price":9.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/6107\/2986\/files\/4359288-3205895.jpg?v=1779326958","url":"https:\/\/qbrxip-ki.myshopify.com\/products\/elzhi-the-preface","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}