Fly Anakin – (The) Forever Dream – OUT TODAY

y Anakin → (The) Forever Dream

OUT TODAY VIA Lex Records

 

 

 

 

 

Richmond, Virginia’s Fly Anakin releases his new album (The) Forever Dream. Executive produced by Quelle Chris, Anakin’s second studio album finds him embracing a more ambitious and adventurous iteration of his sound, guided by his new creative partnership with Quelle.

The release is accompanied by a new two-part music video for “The Times” and the previously-unheard album cut “Corner Pocket”, directed by award-winning filmmaker Phillip Youmans (Smino, Jon Batiste, Michael Kiwanuka) and featuring Quelle Chris, BbyMutha and The Alchemist.

Combining Anakin’s decade-spanning reputation of being an incisive and masterful lyricist, with Quelle’s free-wheeling, sharp production style, the duo are polar opposites and a match made in heaven. Anakin’s writing on his second studio album continues to strike his distinctive balance of honest and personal anecdotes, with the clear and effortless humor that he’s always included in his work. Beyond Quelle, Anakin also enlisted collaborators both familiar and new on (The) Forever Dream, including Pink Siifu, BbyMutha, The Alchemist, $ilkMoney, lojii, Nickelus F, Turich Benjy, Demae, and of course, Mutant Academy brethren Big Kahuna OG and Sycho Sid.

Upcoming Fly Anakin dates:

25th April – Plan9 Richmond, VA (USA) – In-store w/ Quelle Chris

30th April – Rough Trade NYC (USA) – In-store w/ Quelle Chris

9th May – HHV Berlin (DE) – In-store

13th May – Rough Trade Denmark St. (UK) – In-store

18th May – Jazz Cafe (UK) w/ Quelle Chris, $ilkmoney (UK debut), BBYMUTHA and Shungu

Let us know if you’d like to come to any of the above events!

We’ve seen an awesome response to the album & singles so far, with support from Pitchfork, The New York Times, The Wire, HipHopDX, HYPEBEAST, Clash, Stereogum and many more.

Radio support includes frequent airplay on Hot 97 (Rosenberg), Shade45/SiriusXM (Wake Up Show interview, Soul Assassins, Smoking Section), KEXP, KCRW & NTS, plus BBC 1, BBC 6Music (Gilles Peterson & Tom Ravenscroft) & Rinse FM in the UK.

Album tracks have been included in Spotify’s New Joints and Apple Music’s Street Gospel, Underground Hip-Hop Essentials & New DMV playlists.’

 

“An early contender for rap album of the year, and an essential album to accompany the equally warm and low-key glorious summer months.” 

FLOOD

“a towering, abstract album that is bold, honed, and unforgettable.” 

Glide

“Anakin’s presence and sharp delivery add an edge to the album’s hazy atmosphere… 

 it’s one of the best releases of his career.”

 

The Wire

“bulletproof with something for the rap purists, underground aficionados and casual listeners alike”

HipHopDX

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