finally had chance to sit with the newest Deante’ Hitchcock album and man… this is so smooth! it might be a lazy comparison, but it feels so Outkast influenced, but not in a bad way, but more like he’s took the baton and ran with it. his writing is so good here, really gives you a glimpse into his mind, almost stream-of-consciousness through the tracklist. The production choices too? Man it feels so soulful. A song like ‘Almost There’ punches you right in the face. That final verse is one of my favourite verses of 2026. Yeah, this record is gorgeous. I’ve been sleeping. Easily one of the best hip-hop albums of the year.