{"product_id":"elzhi-lead-poison-10th-anniversary-rsd-2026","title":"Elzhi - Lead Poison (10th Anniversary | RSD 2026)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is a RECORD STORE DAY 2026 title and not available to pre-order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable to buy \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003ein-store\u003c\/span\u003e from \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e8am\u003c\/span\u003e on \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eSaturday\u003c\/span\u003e, 18\/04\/2026 (Record Store Day).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemaining copies will be available to buy \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eonline\u003c\/span\u003e from \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e8pm\u003c\/span\u003e on \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eMonday \u003c\/span\u003e20\/04\/2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExclusive to Record Store Day 2026, this 10th anniversary edition of Lead Poison is remastered by D-Sane at Digital Age Sound and features overhauled artwork by Jelle Smid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover is inverted against a black background with the signature raining pencils reimagined in bold yellow and paired with updated center labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed on a striking “Lead Storm” color variant — a translucent metallic blend of black ice fused with gold, white, and yellow — the presentation is completed with a matching pencil themed OBI strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2016 after years of anticipation, Lead Poison stands as Detroit lyricist Elzhi’s most vulnerable and rewarding album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his razor-sharp wordplay and elite penmanship, the former Slum Village emcee fought through a heavy cloud of depression and writer’s block to complete the record, ultimately delivering a project that balances lyrical brilliance with raw emotional honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 16-track LP finds Elzhi navigating self-doubt, isolation, and resilience while reaffirming his status as one of hip-hop’s most gifted writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandout singles include “Alienated,” a haunting meditation on loneliness featuring Smitty Soul; “Two 16’s,” a hard-hitting display of lyrical dexterity produced by Karriem Riggins; and “February,” the reflective 14kt-produced cut that quickly became a fan favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElsewhere, Nick Speed supplies the brooding backdrop for “Medicine Man,” Quelle Chris delivers the off-kilter production on “Egocentric,” and Bombay who helms six of the album’s tracks provides the moody canvas for “Introverted,” a centerpiece of the record’s intimate tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional production comes courtesy of Oh No, Soledad Brother, Joself, and Agor, rounding out a soundscape as layered as the subject matter itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith sparse guest features, the spotlight remains firmly on Elzhi, whose storytelling and cadence guide listeners through themes of pain, perseverance, and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead Poison returns on vinyl for the first time in celebration of its 10th anniversary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased by Coalmine Reissues in partnership with GLOW365 LLC, this edition features an exclusive “inverted” alternate cover design for Record Store Day 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coalmine Records","offers":[{"title":"\"Lead Storm\" Colour 2LP","offer_id":51048679375126,"sku":"RMX-62849","price":42.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7750\/2998\/files\/da00becc9225e32d8c358784d22d514f.jpg?v=1771531369","url":"https:\/\/resident-music-uk.myshopify.com\/products\/elzhi-lead-poison-10th-anniversary-rsd-2026","provider":"Resident Music UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}