A concise EP from the acclaimed producer and his rapper pals. Die-hard fans of The Alchemist anticipate every new project drop with intensity and enthusiasm. Yet while the acclaimed producer’s full-length efforts with Freddie Gibbs or Earl Sweatshirt may receive more substantial attention, his short-form EPs such as The Genuine Articulate and This Thing Of Ours provide listeners with brief, thrilling glimpses into his studio. Arriving in time for a momentous summer 2026 marked by live dates with Erykah Badu and DJ Premier, LIQUID FORM features eight songs—including four instrumentals—and some familiar guests. With a shared recording history dating back to the 1990s, Kool G Rap delivers gritty lyricism with a veteran’s aptitude on hard-hitting opener “Gutter Pain”. Among that rapper’s arguable heirs, Buffalo spitter Conway the Machine mixes come-up reminiscences with profane brags on the rugged yet melodic “Streets Don’t Change”. Another long-time Alchemist collaborator, Boldy James moves the proceedings to his Detroit hometown for the bleakly jazzy “On the Spectrum”, while 2 Chainz rattles off myriad luxuries with the casual ease of compiling a grocery list on “Beat Like a Key”.