{"title":"Lucki\/Empire","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"almost-there","title":"Almost There","description":"\u003cp\u003eChicago rap pioneer LUCKI’s \u003ci\u003eAlmost There\u003c\/i\u003e plays like a midnight drive through the inner workings of an artist caught between the highs of underground superstardom and the quiet weight of his own vices. Released in May 2020 as a surprise 12-track mixtape, the project stands as a pivotal checkpoint in LUCKI’s discography, serving as the bridge connecting his classic SoundCloud era to the blown-out, ambient pluggnb soundscapes that would come to define his commercial explosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the mixtape, LUCKI captures a distinct sense of bone-deep exhaustion and detached romance, wrapping raw lifestyle admissions in his signature hypnotic, half-slurred flow. Float-along production from trusted collaborators like Brent Rambo, Callari \u0026amp; Plu2o Nash lays down a backdrop of lush, spacey synth loops and wall-shaking 808s. Track highlights like \"Pure Love - Hate,\" \"At Least I Think It's Real,\" \"Pick A Flaw,\" and \"Ouch Omen\" showcase his unique ability to trade grand hip-hop boasts for weary introspection about rapid fame, troubled relationships, and self-medication, while fan favorites like \"Prada Tune,\" \"Nigo,\" and \"Faith\" deliver addictive, effortlessly melodic hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTense yet calm, vulnerable yet unbothered, \u003ci\u003eAlmost There\u003c\/i\u003e excels above all as a masterclass in mood-setting. Rather than just a standard collection of rap songs, it offers an intimate, highly atmospheric snapshot of a cult icon standing right on the precipice of mainstream stardom, fully aware of the personal cost it took to reach that threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucki\/Empire","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":58869147828555,"sku":"R2454-7397","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":58869147861323,"sku":"R2454-0098","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/lucki-ERE1465_ERE1467.jpg?v=1792152759"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/lucki-empire-1.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}