In a enjoyable pairing at present (March 10), Hit-Boy and The Alchemist launched an insanely artistic video of their new collab “Slipping Into Darkness,” the place they took turns performing over one another’s instrumentals.
“F*ck all of the speak / Simply minimize the verify and break up / Flooring sinks whereas I’m sipping / My piña colada was dripping,” Alchemist raps. “However I by no means get to slipping within the darkness / By no means catch me slipping within the darkness.”
Then, the beat seamlessly shifts from a thumping loop to Alchemist’s flip as he provides Hit-Boy a piano instrumental. The duo are filmed acting from a clothes retailer, the place they’ve their gear attached too.
“I’m not for everyone, however I’m who I’m / I’m what I’m / No backwards and forwards,” Hit-Boy begins on his verse. “That’s the way you smother out the nonsense / I’m hungry as a hostage / They hit me with the blockage, however I made it out the gauntlet.”
After Alchemist posted the video of their efficiency to social media, followers immediately buzzed about how a lot they beloved it. “Alchemist over a Hit-Boy beat Hit-Boy over a Alchemist beat. let’s do it,” Hit-Boy captioned the submit.
“That is every part, PLEASE drop an album of tracks like this. That is what collaboration is at its most interesting. The creativity right here is WILD,” one particular person wrote.
That is every part, PLEASE drop an album of tracks like this. That is what collaboration is at its most interesting. The creativity right here is WILD
— NF DOOM (@NFDOOM_OG) March 10, 2023
“I’d hearken to an entire undertaking backwards and forwards like this,” one other agreed.
I’d hearken to an entire undertaking backwards and forwards like this
— Jotham the first. 🇺🇬 (@JothamKitara) March 10, 2023
Take a look at the complete “Slipping Into Darkness” collaboration video between Alchemist and Hit-Boy above.
