'89 the Brainchild - Not Who I Thought I Was: the evil who brought us joy (LP)

Handsmade is proud to announce the release of '89 the Brainchild's new album Not Who I Thought I Was: the evil who brought us joy, a split release with the wonderful folks at Fused Arrow Records.

For years 89 the Brainchild earned a reputation floating around the NJ/NYC underground. MC, writer, event organizing, broadcasting, you name it. After wearing many hats, it was post lockdowns where his art began to finally cut through the noise. After a string of dancefloor aimed bangers made noise online, 89 partnered with Fused Arrow Records for the critically acclaimed Night Lives mixtape hosted by Fatboi Sharif & DJ Boogaveli. 

“NOT WHO I THOUGHT I WAS” is clearly a self realization; but “The Evil Who Brought Us Joy”… what is the Evil? A person[s], a culture, a nation? Here, 89 the Brainchild reconsiders his desires & habits whilst navigating a community cannibalizing upon itself.

Weaving through spaces crafted by a who’s who of underground producers; Each sound different than the previous, 89 has in tow a colorful assortment of vocalists/MCs each bringing their signatures to such a unique release. Feeling more like an ensemble piece than other artists' collaborations, a clear picture is painted despite how uncertain things may seem for our characters.

This truly singular record features Mr Muthafuckin eXquire, RaFia, 2zenith, Fatboi, Sharif, DJ Boogaveli, DJ Haram, Ghais Guevara, Orange Crystal, DJ Lucas, Papo2oo4, Gangsta Boo, Flick Liver and Dana Frm Upstairs.

Shipping Early April...