Erick the Architect releases his latest single “CA$HMERE TEAR$”, another standout track from his forthcoming deluxe edition of I’ve Never Been Here Before, set for release November 15. Following the recent single “Beverly Drive,” “CA$HMERE TEAR$” transports listeners back to New York City in the late 90s and early 2000s, capturing the rhythm and vibrancy of the city before its heavy gentrification. The track reflects on how that era and environment shaped Erick’s musical journey, leading to his success as both a rapper and producer.

“CA$HMERE TEAR$” is a song dear to me. It talks about New York City at a very specific time period during the late 90s and early 2000s. Way before my city was heavily gentrified, New York had a cadence and rhythm that really personified the city as one of the most influential places in the world. Growing up, I learned to rap because of my surroundings, which then led me to becoming a musician. New York City is entirely responsible for all of the success I’ve received over these years, and I couldn’t be more grateful.” Says the rapper and producer on the track.

The deluxe edition of I’ve Never Been Here Before will be released on November 15, 2024. It includes five new tracks and additional exclusive content, offering fans a deeper dive into Erick’s creative process. The original release of I’ve Never Been Here Before in February 2024, It also featured a remarkable lineup of collaborators, including Joey Bada$$, Westside Boogie, George Clinton, Channel Tres, Kimbra, Lalah Hathaway, RÜDE CÅT, Boy Boy, Pale Jay, and FARR, with four songs produced by James Blake. Erick spent years crafting the album in his Los Angeles home studio, resulting in a genre-bending body of work that blends hip-hop, soul, dub, and psych.

Erick the Architect
I’ve Never Been Here Before
Track List:

I Am Still
2-3 Zone (prod. James Blake)
Parkour (prod. James Blake)
Breaking Point ft. Baby Rose, RÜDE CÅT & Pale Jay
Mandevillain
Ezekiel’s Wheel ft. George Clinton
Jammy Jam
Ambrosia ft. Channel Tres
Shook Up ft. Joey Bada$$ & FARR
Beef Patty ft. Boy Boy (prod. James Blake)
Colette
Instincts ft. Westside Boogie
Neue Muse
Leukemia / AM ft. Kimbra
Too Much Talkin (prod. James Blake)
Liberate ft. Lalah Hathaway

Deluxe Tracklist

Beverly Drive
CA$HMERE TEAR$
Denise’s Last Son ft. BLK ODYSSY
GRITS
Boxes In My Basement

Order I’ve Never Been Here Before deluxe edition HERE