All But 6 - ALL BUT 6, VOL. 3

On ALL BUT 6, VOL. 3, released on May 9th through its own label, every second counts: in these seven tracks totaling 17 minutes and 33 seconds, there is no room for individual performances.

AB6 THE GANG: A collaborative opening with 1nonly sets the rules of the game

The album opens immediately with "AB6 THE GANG," a track where the presence of guest artist 1nonly immediately establishes the rule of total collaboration from the first second. This introductory track suggests a central or introductory role for his collaborator, serving as a showcase for this new era marked by the All But 6 Records label. By introducing this specific sound, the track frames the entire project and immediately validates the artist's stylistic shift towards an approach where each track is a dedicated space for a personality. This collaborative opening thus defines the rules of the game for the following seven tracks, confirming that the linear structure of the album is based on this vocal density from the very beginning.

GHOSTFACE IN MY REARVIEW & SIMON SAYS (RO SHAM BO): The bridge between VOL. 2 and VOL. 3 via Lu and Mikey The Magician

The historical connection is quickly established with the second track, "GHOSTFACE IN MY REARVIEW," which credits guest artist Lu for bringing their voice to the song and strengthening the vocal arrangement. Shortly after, "SIMON SAYS (RO SHAM BO)" reactivates the connections established on the previous album by welcoming Mikey The Magician. This artist is not a recent acquisition; they have already made an impact on ALL BUT 6, VOL. 2 (2024) with three distinct appearances on the tracks "I DON'T GO TO HIGHSCHOOL," "AB6 FAMILIA," and "7 DAYS A WEEK." Their presence here validates the continuity of the collective while also showing how the album fits into a trajectory where former collaborators return to solidify the project. These two tracks act as a strategic bridge, connecting the work of 2024 to this new chapter without ever breaking with the immediate past.

WHO AM I & ADHD: Maximum density with SosMula and the return of Mikey The Magician

At the heart of this collaborative opera, vocal intensity reaches its peak. "WHO AM I" sees Mikey The Magician return for his second confirmed collaboration on this studio album, demonstrating that each track is dedicated to a specific personality, with no possibility of solo performances. The intensity continues with "ADHD," which features SosMula and showcases the project's ability to welcome newcomers like him while maintaining a consistent level of execution. These tracks perfectly illustrate the absence of solo tracks: each track is dedicated to a specific vocal contribution, whether for a recurring artist or a new name integrated into the label's inner circle.

KEEP THE BLOCK HOT: A flawless finale that validates the 100% featuring approach

The tracklist concludes with "KEEP THE BLOCK HOT," the final track, which maintains the vocal density until the end, featuring Sdotbraddy and South Strip. The latter is no stranger to the project; he had already collaborated on two tracks from ALL BUT 6, VOL. 2 (2024) with the songs "CREEPIN" and "TIMES UP." His presence in the finale confirms that the album is a collection of voices rather than a solo performance, sealing a journey where each guest, whether new or returning, is essential to the album's balance. This strategic conclusion validates the 100% featuring approach: the short length of the tracks and the rapid succession of vocals create a cohesive album structure from beginning to end.

Conceptual overview *ALL BUT 6, VOL. This transformation turns the artist into a conductor capable of directing disparate voices towards a unique sonic balance. The linear structure proves that the project has successfully transitioned into a work of collective creation, where the production seems focused on building a collective universe. Each guest, whether it's 1nonly, Lu, SosMula, or the recurring artists Mikey The Magician and South Strip, is essential to the album's balance. The album does not seek to vary production approaches but rather to strengthen the coherence of a group united by these seven impactful tracks, marking a key step in the history of All But 6.

Technical specifications

- Release Date: May 9, 2025 - Label: All But 6 Records - Tracks: 7 (17 minutes 33 seconds) - Opening/Closing: AB6 THE GANG / KEEP THE BLOCK HOT - Guest Artists: 1nonly, Lu, Mikey The Magician, SosMula, South Strip, Gutterboysouz, Sdotbraddy - Previous Album: ALL BUT 6, VOL. 2 (2024)