Hip-hop’s sharpest mind and self-taught powerhouse, Aesop Rock, returns May 30 with Black Hole Superette, a self-produced odyssey that’s already being called his most ambitious record yet. Out via Rhymesayers Entertainment, the album features an all-star lineup of lyricists—Lupe Fiasco, Homeboy Sandman, Open Mike Eagle, billy woods, and Elucid—and showcases some of the most intricate, mind-bending production of Aesop’s career.
The newly released single “Checkers” sets the tone: a tightly wound, rhythmically complex track with razor-sharp verses and a video by Justin CORO Kaufman. “It’s about how the world outside your door doesn’t care how you feel—it shapes you, whether you’re ready or not,” says Aesop.
Black Hole Superette dives deep into the surreal and everyday—the strange gravity of gas stations, snack aisles, and late-night store runs. It’s about the way we morph through space, routine, and algorithms that tug at our identity like invisible strings. Trippy, raw, and real, it’s an album that captures modern life in vivid, disorienting detail.
This marks Aesop’s fourth release of the decade, and it’s a testament to his unparalleled consistency, curiosity, and craft.
Pre-order now at aesoprock.com and grab exclusive merch, including hoodies, vinyl, a Super Gulp cup, and more.