Erick the Architect "I've Never Been Here Before" Color:White Rough Trade

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May 2nd 2014

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Erick the Architect "I've Never Been Here Before" Color:White Rough TradeI've Never Been Here Before is Erick the Architect's highly anticipated solo LP debut. The album features 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$$,