The collaborative album by J Wade and Pleasant Sherman is an 18-track exploration of hip-hop that positions itself as an "indictment of the World". Released through Supa Sounds , the project features 40 minutes of intricate storytelling and smooth delivery rooted in a collaborative spirit. Collaborative Vision and Production
The project was born from a distance-based partnership where Pleasant Sherman provided the foundation—a suite of beats—while J Wade handled the selection and recording from his own space. The collaborative album by J Wade and Pleasant
: "P4P Interlude" serves as a bridge within the 18-song sequence, while the closing track "Ours" brings the project to its conclusion. : "P4P Interlude" serves as a bridge within
: Wade's approach is that of a student of hip-hop, drawing inspiration from lyrical heavyweights like MF DOOM and Lupe Fiasco . The collaborative album by J Wade and Pleasant
According to the album's liner notes, the title itself suggests that the music is a "means to an end," aiming to lead the listener toward a critical perspective on global conditions.
