Cookin’ Soul - The Curren$y Files

All my Cars initiates the first movement of The Curren$y Files by creating an urban setting where the instrumental becomes the main narrator, a theme that the album maintains until the end. Between RAW TAPES vol. 2 (2025) and WEST COAST XMAS (2025), this release crystallizes the artist's dual identity: Shante Scott Franklin, a descendant of New Orleans rap, and Cookin Soul, a beatmaker who creates his own loops. The release of the album on Cookin Soul Records on November 7, 2025, confirms this transformation, turning the former legend into the architect of his own sonic universes.

The shadow of the legend: a dual identity crystallized under the colors of Cookin Soul Records

The balance between the two sides of the artist's career is central to this instrumental release. The title, which could evoke the personal archives of a DJ or sound engineer, perfectly reflects the mission of the label, which is now publishing its own instrumental loops. This is an institutional recognition of its own production, where the name "Cookin Soul" no longer only refers to an artist to collaborate with, but becomes the brand name for complete tracks.

2025, a trajectory between RAW TAPES vol. 2 and WEST COAST XMAS

The internal chronology of the 2025 discography reveals an intensity rarely seen in an artist of this caliber. The album strategically positions itself between RAW TAPES vol. 2 (2025) and WEST COAST XMAS (2025), forming a dense temporal triangle where each project feeds off the other.

The "studio files" laboratory: All my Cars, CurbSide, and Rush Hour 6

The sonic aesthetic of the work is built around a precise urban vocabulary, evoking scenes of life and tangible materials. Titles such as "CurbSide," "Rush Hour 6," and "All Wit My Hands" (track 15) define the instrumental universe with almost documentary precision. This approach, described as an "exploration of studio files," allows Cookin Soul to paint a sonic picture where each loop tells an urban story without needing a main vocalist to carry it. The production focuses on the "studio files" aspect, offering a variety of titles that evoke materials and locations, transforming the album into a kind of sonic journal of everyday life through the lens of instruments.

Urban Archives: Structuring of 19 Tracks The structure of the 19-track list marks a structured listening experience, similar to an archiving session. The tracklist begins with "All my Cars" and ends with "Who's the Man," creating a narrative loop that frames the entire collection of compositions. This archipelago-like structure allows for free navigation through the different sonic atmospheres, with each track functioning as an independent document while still contributing to the overall coherence of the project. The total duration of 54 minutes on the Apple Music platform confirms the album's ability to support extended listening without sacrificing the density of musical ideas presented on each track. The absence of featured artists or guest appearances maintains the unique sonic vision of Cookin Soul, unlike its past, where collaborations with figures like Lil Wayne or August Alsina had marked its most popular singles. Here, the responsibility rests entirely with the producer to impose their style, resulting in a successful and independent execution. The complete absence of featured artist credits in the structured sources leaves ample space for the Cookin Soul Records label to express itself as an independent and sovereign musical entity.

Technical specifications

- Release Date: November 7, 2025 - Label: Cookin Soul Records - Number of Tracks: 19 - Opening/Closing: All my Cars / Who's the Man - Previous Album: RAW TAPES vol. 2 (2025)