Standing on the Corner has announced the official release of their album titled SOTC ("II"), set to drop on September 11 via XL Recordings. This follows the initial YouTube release of Standing on the Corner: II three weeks ago.
New Additions to the Album
The official version adds singer Solange as a collaborator alongside previously featured artists such as Danny Brown, Styles P, and poet Sonia Sanchez. The inclusion of Solange marks a significant addition to the lineup of contributors.
Complex Release Strategy
Despite the similarities between the two versions, the label has not clarified the differences. The original album's unexpected release on YouTube leaned heavily on samples, which may have contributed to the need for a revised version. As noted by Matthew Ritchie in a Pitchfork review, the circumstances surrounding the release might stem from sample clearance challenges.
Tracklist and Collaborators
The latest iteration of the album includes a range of guest artists. In addition to Solange, the album welcomes contributions from the Warlockettes, Ladybug Mecca, Bubba Dupree, and Claudette Ortiz. The tracklist is as follows:
- 01 Will It Ever Be the Same? [ft. The Warlockettes]
- 02 The Word
- 03 Man May Not Last [ft. Ladybug Mecca, Styles P]
- 04 Evil Man 9
- 05 Gimme My Gun
- 06 Mr. Postman, Wait!
- 07 Roll Over Beethoven
- 08 Rifle Prayer
- 09 Doesn't Mean a Thing [ft. Bubba Dupree]
- 10 Secrets [ft. Claudette Ortiz]
- 11 Baby, Oh Baby!
- 12 The Night Has Arrived
- 13 Sonia [ft. Sonia Sanchez, Solange]
- 14 How Deep Is the Sea? [ft. Danny Brown]
- 15 Go 2 Sleep Pu$$y
Artistic Statement
The group's press release, titled "SOTC communiqué," reflects on the project's ethos and creative journey, emphasizing resilience and the fluctuating nature of success: "For 8 years, I promised not to be angry either way it shook because I truly did believe. And to die would have been a sucker’s dream, but this is a skull game chump and the past cannot help no man."
Fans of the Brooklyn collective can anticipate the polished album version with high-profile collaborations, promising fresh takes on their signature sound.
Source: https://pitchfork.com/story/standing-on-the-corner-detail-official-version-of-new-album-sotc-ii/
