ALLBLACK - SAM'S CLUB

On track 1, ALLBLACK immediately establishes a straight line towards pure ambition: a return to the classic studio format after ROUND 1 (2024), solidified by a total duration of 45 minutes and 34 seconds spread across 17 tracks. Far from being a compilation or a simple collection of singles, this album, published on September 12, 2025 under the banner of the Play Runners Association label, functions as a crucial link between two major works: it closes the loop with ROUND 1 while paving the way for if 16 Was A Letter (2026).

The architecture of a disc that refuses dilution

The album's narrative density is its first structural strength. Fifteen to seventeen tracks, lasting less than an hour and a half, form a sustained journey, avoiding the fatigue often associated with projects that are either too long or too short. The alternation between solo tracks like "BAD MF" or "PARROTS," and the nine tracks featuring collaborations, raises questions about the artist's ability to maintain an independent identity while relying on a network of prestigious guests. This binary structure does not seek to obscure one from the other; rather, it builds a constant tension between personal introspection and collective resonance. The presence of a transitional track, "OUTRO" with L-DEEZ to close (track 17), validates this desire to structure the project as a complete album, with clearly defined openings and closings, rather than as an indefinite sequence of songs.

Kevin Gates and Big Sad 1900: Continuing historical ties or seeking novelty?

If the album represents a continuation, it also positions ALLBLACK for international success through its featured artists. Track 6, "MAJIN BUU," features Kevin Gates, a major international figure who immediately gives the project a global reach beyond the local market. This collaboration is not insignificant: it positions the featured artist on a globally recognized status, adding weight and resonance to ALLBLACK's trajectory. Meanwhile, the track "E.14TH" with Big Sad 1900 continues a collaboration initiated previously, referencing their work together on "Frankie Lymon" (on Slow Motion Better Than No Motion from 2024). These two axes – international expansion and strengthening local connections – define the strategic core of the album. Other names like Bravo the Bagchaser on "TOP 10," AD on "POP IT," Jigga Juice on "ICHIRO," Saunsu on "FAISON GANG," and YFG Daniel on "TWIST TOP" enrich the sound palette, but it is the two major collaborations that anchor the project in a broader narrative.

CAN'T DENY IT with 22nd Jim: A claimed artistic continuity

On this specific track, the return of 22nd Jim reactivates a long-standing rapport, reminiscent of previous titles such as "Penny & Shaq", "The Relay", and "9 Shots", where their voices have collaborated. This collaboration marks a strong return for 22nd Jim in ALLBLACK's discography, after he had already invited his former partner on tracks like "Priorities" (No Pressure, 2019) or "Steppin on Niggas" (Rich Off the Pack, 2021). The choice of this specific collaboration confirms that the album aims to be a project where internal legacy is as important as external success.

Structural assessment: a trajectory of international consolidation

The tracklist reveals an architecture where each collaboration serves a specific function in the album's overall narrative. The inclusion of L-DEEZ on the final track, "OUTRO" (track 17), solidifies this approach by transforming the end of the album into a genuine narrative conclusion, avoiding any impression of incompleteness often associated with projects that are too short or poorly structured. The balance between solo tracks and those featuring collaborations creates a dynamic tension that runs throughout the entire 45 minutes and 34 seconds of the album. Tracks such as "BAD MF," "PARROTS," "FOOTHILL CHARGER," "BLACK YODA," and "PIRATES" offer a necessary breathing space between collective interventions, allowing ALLBLACK's voice to reaffirm its autonomy before each new alliance. This alternation does not seek to overshadow one another but rather builds a progression where personal introspection constantly coexists with collective resonance. The result is an opus that functions as a crucial link between ROUND 1 (2024) and if 16 Was A Letter (2026), validating ALLBLACK's longevity on the Play Runners Association label while preparing the ground for their next chapter. The binary structure between introspection and collaboration defines the strategic core of the album, where each track contributes to a consistent and intentional artistic trajectory. "SAM'S CLUB" is not only defined by its sounds, but also by its place in ALLBLACK's discographical evolution. Released between two studio albums, it acts as a solid bridge that validates ALLBLACK's longevity on the Play Runners Association label. This artistic trajectory is visible through the coexistence of introspective tracks and major collaborations, without sacrificing the narrative density offered by a well-constructed tracklist. Far from being a fleeting stylistic exercise, this album confirms ALLBLACK's enduring presence in the musical landscape between 2024 and 2026. The closing of the project with "OUTRO," featuring L-DEEZ, seals this ambition: a complete, structured, and historically conscious album that refuses any dilution of artistic expression in favor of a rigorous and intentional construction.

Technical specifications

- Release date : September 12, 2025 - Label : Play Runners Association - Tracks : 17 (45 minutes 34 seconds) - Opening / closing : MISS KIM 3AM / OUTRO - Guest artists : 22nd Jim, Big Sad 1900, Kevin Gates, Bravo the Bagchaser, AD, Jigga Juice, Saunsu, YFG Daniel, L-DEEZ - Previous album : ROUND 1 (2024)