Berner - 09

Released on October 27, 2025, on Bern One Entertainment, this album by The Farmer's Market, the successor to HOFFA (2024) and the precursor to Cartel Symphony (2026), doesn't just accumulate collaborations; it uses them as the driving narrative force. The work spans one hour and three minutes, featuring twenty tracks that reveal an artist whose career now includes 22 solo albums, but who here prioritizes the contributions of others over their own voice.

Million Dollar Trip & Slide: the foundation of a collaborative anthology

The album is structured around a solitary approach before transitioning to a collective one. While "Million Dollar Trip" opens the album, it immediately gives way to a series of tracks where the density of featured artists becomes dominant. Out of the fourteen tracks featuring a guest artist, one of the twenty on the album, Berner is only present on six tracks, creating a striking contrast between introspection and vocal sharing. This binary structure is sealed by "Slide," which concludes the project with the participation of Mozzy. The total duration of one hour and three minutes for such a volume of collaborations allows for a listening experience where each transition between voices must be smooth, without the fragmentation diluting the listener's attention.

Papered Up (feat. E-40): the historical legacy of the West Coast

At the heart of this anthology, certain tracks serve as a temporal anchor, connecting the current project to the deep roots of the genre. On "Papered Up," E-40's presence not only adds color to the sound, but also firmly establishes the album within an undeniable historical tradition of Californian rap. This collaboration with E-40, a legendary figure, immediately validates the project as a direct continuation of the golden age of West Coast rap, offering listeners a sonic bridge to Berner's early days while updating these codes for 2025. This track encapsulates the identity of the album: less a personal showcase, more an invitation to share the legacy with those who built the scene.

"In It Again" & "Boogers": continuation of the Cozmo/Yung Chowder alliance

Berner's chronicle has never been as defined by the longevity of his artistic partnerships as it is on this ninth release. "In It Again" with Cozmo recalls past collaborations, confirming an alliance that dates back to « Purp » in 2008 and continues through « Still Out Here » in 2009. This continuity demonstrates that the relationship between the two artists has withstood the test of time, transforming each new appearance into a renewal of this proven dynamic. Similarly, "Boogers" features the double presence of 310babii and Yung Chowder, further strengthening the bond between the two. Yung Chowder is no stranger to the project: he has already collaborated with Berner on « Talk About » in 2024 and « Peru » (on the album 100 Sources of Income of the same year), creating a soundscape where the past and present constantly overlap. These two tracks prove that collaborations are not mere casting choices, but solid foundations upon which Berner builds his current collaborative identity.

Critical review: an anthology that sheds light on the silences

The balance between collective introspection and group explosion is perfectly calibrated in this three-minute track. The collaboration with E-40 on "Papered Up" remains the essential, historical anchor, but it is Berner's ability to alternate between these solitary moments and large-scale choruses that gives the project its true narrative depth. Each transition, from the opening title "Million Dollar Trip" to the conclusion by Mozzy on "Slide," confirms that this album is more than just a compilation: it is a roadmap where each stop invites you to discover a new sonic universe while maintaining the guiding thread of Californian identity. Ultimately, "09" presents itself less as a solitary manifesto and more as an act of sharing. The density of collaborations, with fourteen tracks out of twenty featuring guest artists, transforms the album into a true collection of interwoven stories. While this approach may seem to dilute Berner's solo voice, which only appears on six tracks, it also validates his role as a curator and connector. The album marks a turning point where the artist chooses to give space to others, celebrating the diversity of influences that have shaped his career, from his early days with Cozmo to the legacy of E-40, passing through the renewed Mexican sound. Between "Million Dollar Trip" and "Slide," this album functions as a mirror reflecting the richness of a scene where artistic boundaries are permeable, making each collaboration an essential step in the construction of a shared sonic universe.

Technical specifications

- Release date : October 27, 2025 - Label : Bern One Entertainment - Tracks : 20 (1 h 03 min) - Opening / closing : Million Dollar Trip / Slide - Guest artists : Cozmo, Clyde Carson, Babyface Ray, 310babii, Yung Chowder, Baby Bash, Frankie J, That Mexican OT, Mozzy, Nava, G-Mainey, Jaziel Avilez … - Previous album : HOFFA (2024)