Edward.
by AMS.
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Streaming + DownloadPre-order of Edward.. You get 3 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.Purchasable with gift cardreleases June 29, 2024
$15 USD or more
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Edward I (The Polite Introduction)
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The 10,000 Ton Crown feat. Lamon Manuel
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Letters
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1984/8100
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Roach
03:08
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Muses
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Rabbit
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Edward II (His Highness)
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Self-Care
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Post-Mortem (Third Requiem)
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Waiting Room feat. Trouble Chasin'
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Six Years of Bad Luck
03:32
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Sisyphus (Redux)
03:48
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The Atomic Wizard
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about
Naming an album is always a bit difficult. And we all know AMS. Is a bit grandiose.
Over the course of the last 7 months, AMS. had FIVE different names for this project. It was a bigger deal than most, as it would represent a "return to form" for the Chicago-based rapper. Since the release of his two-track project "The Over/Under EP," there was always the question of what was next.
He often jokes that this project "felt haunted." Years of trial-and-error, hard drive failures, and life changes made the idea of releasing another album seem more daunting than not. Then, like a bolt from the blue, his father gave the suggestion:
"Lots of artists did 'name titled' albums, right? Why not try that?"
Initially, using his first name seemed a bit weird. And would bring on further weird, as his personal rule still held -- you don't call him by his first name, unless you're family or have known him longer than 15 years. This was a nod of respect to the THREE Edwards that came before him. But now, here he was with a good idea.
And once the name clicked, as did the album. "Edward." is AMS. first full-length album in nearly 10 years, and it doesn't sound like anything has been lost in that time. Ranging from a vocal-fried growl to weave the childhood story behind "1984/8100" to the all-too-familiar self-roasting cadence of "Six Years of Bad Luck." AMS.'s ability to weave a tapestry of breath control, story-telling, and clever subtle punches is accompanied by a style of Rapping that feels like it'll lose balance at any moment, but sticks the landing every time.
A hearty welcome back for AMS. the nerd king.
Over the course of the last 7 months, AMS. had FIVE different names for this project. It was a bigger deal than most, as it would represent a "return to form" for the Chicago-based rapper. Since the release of his two-track project "The Over/Under EP," there was always the question of what was next.
He often jokes that this project "felt haunted." Years of trial-and-error, hard drive failures, and life changes made the idea of releasing another album seem more daunting than not. Then, like a bolt from the blue, his father gave the suggestion:
"Lots of artists did 'name titled' albums, right? Why not try that?"
Initially, using his first name seemed a bit weird. And would bring on further weird, as his personal rule still held -- you don't call him by his first name, unless you're family or have known him longer than 15 years. This was a nod of respect to the THREE Edwards that came before him. But now, here he was with a good idea.
And once the name clicked, as did the album. "Edward." is AMS. first full-length album in nearly 10 years, and it doesn't sound like anything has been lost in that time. Ranging from a vocal-fried growl to weave the childhood story behind "1984/8100" to the all-too-familiar self-roasting cadence of "Six Years of Bad Luck." AMS.'s ability to weave a tapestry of breath control, story-telling, and clever subtle punches is accompanied by a style of Rapping that feels like it'll lose balance at any moment, but sticks the landing every time.
A hearty welcome back for AMS. the nerd king.
credits
releases June 29, 2024
Lyrics by AMS. the nerd king.
Scratches and Turntablism by DJ RTST.
Features production from IQ the Infamous, Ronesh, DJ Belly, Sev Seveer, Sage the 64th Wonder, and Slot-A.
Recorded, engineered, and mastered in Urbana, IL at Little Red Recovery Room by Larry Gates.
Lyrics by AMS. the nerd king.
Scratches and Turntablism by DJ RTST.
Features production from IQ the Infamous, Ronesh, DJ Belly, Sev Seveer, Sage the 64th Wonder, and Slot-A.
Recorded, engineered, and mastered in Urbana, IL at Little Red Recovery Room by Larry Gates.
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AMS. Chicago, Illinois
The One True Nerd King. All hail.
Future Cult Leaders of America. #FCLA
Chicago.
I make rap tunes I hope you'll enjoy.
Now streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal.
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discography
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Jun 2024 -
Aug 2021 -
Jul 2020 -
Jun 2020 -
Dec 2013 -
May 2013 -
Jun 2010 -
Mar 2006
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