Widely known for his work in Flatbush Zombies, Erick the Architect charted his own path on his debut album, I’ve Never Been Here Before. Released in February, the prolific instrumentalist, producer and rapper has been touring the LP throughout 2024.
Erick has now announced he’ll be releasing a deluxe edition of I’ve Never Been Here Before. The project is slated to drop on November 15 and will feature five new songs, including the single “Beverly Drive.”
Out for streaming now, the track hears the artist pay homage to the places that have shaped him. Erick hails from East Flatbush, Brooklyn, but currently splits his time between California and Jamaica.
“Beverly Road is the specific neighborhood I was raised in, Beverly Drive is also located in California (where I live now), and I started writing this song in Beverly Drive, Jamaica,” he says. “I was always faced with balancing survival with my instinctual knowledge, always observing my surroundings and making the right decisions to escape from danger. Through this track, I hope to take listeners back to my hood and shine a light on the city I love so much.”
Stream Erick the Architect’s “Beverly Drive” everywhere now. The deluxe edition of I’ve Never Been Here Before is out in full on November 15.
