Angry Blackmen ^【USA】

ANGRY BLACKMEN (ABM), the experimental hip-hop duo from Chicago, unleashed their powerful full-length record, The Legend of ABM, in 2024. This 30-minute opus is a raw and uncompromising coming-of-age narrative, chronicling the experiences of Black men navigating the challenging landscape of North America.

The Legend of ABM immediately grabs the listener, wasting no time in delivering its potent message. It tells the visceral story of two Black men hustling through the trenches of capitalism and the profound impact this journey has on their lives. While the album boasts catchy wordplay and spine-splitting production by Formants, a deeper dive reveals a complex narrative woven with themes of depression, existentialism, and afro-futurism.

Through raw, unflinching poetry, Warren & Branch educate the listener on the pre-apocalyptic, hyper-capitalistic world we are already inhabiting. Personal anecdotes of tragedy and survival are laid over futuristic soundscapes, offering a passionate yet introspective look at the world at large. The Legend of ABM is not for the faint of heart; its production is designed to hit hard, and the pathos-infused lyrics are deeply relatable to anyone simply striving to survive.