Yasiin Bey is back with exciting news for his fans. After a five-year hiatus from solo projects, the enigmatic rapper is following up his highly anticipated solo album Money Christmas with another major announcement. This time, Bey is partnering with legendary producer The Alchemist for an album titled Forensics, set for release in 2025.
On December 27, 2024, Yasiin Bey and The Alchemist revealed that they will be debuting new music from Forensics at a live event in Paris on January 25, 2025. The event will take place at Le Trianon in the heart of the City of Light, where fans will get a first taste of the groundbreaking collaboration. Tickets for the event are already available for purchase, making it an event not to be missed.
Forensics promises to bring fresh and innovative material from two of the most respected names in the music industry. This follows closely on the heels of Bey’s previous announcement regarding Money Christmas, an album produced by the iconic Large Professor. While details of Forensics are still under wraps, fans are already buzzing with anticipation for what is sure to be a dynamic and powerful release.
As for Money Christmas, the album’s artwork, designed by Spanish-Moroccan artist Anuar Khalifi, is already making waves. The provocative painting titled “Osanta Bin Lyin” depicts the late Osama bin Laden in a Santa Claus costume, reinforcing Bey’s bold political and artistic statements. The album, which will not be released through traditional streaming platforms, premiered on December 15 via a special livestream. Fans who paid to watch the stream were given access to video playback, and the project will soon be available for purchase on Bandcamp.
Bey has always been known for his unorthodox approaches to music releases, having previously debuted his 2019 album Negus exclusively in museums around the world, where the project was experienced as an art form rather than a commercial product. Money Christmas marks a return to solo work for Bey, after years of working on collaborations and other creative endeavors.
With two major projects in the works, including the much-anticipated Forensics with The Alchemist, it’s clear that Yasiin Bey is ushering in a new era of innovative music. Fans can look forward to not only his upcoming performances but also an exciting year ahead with fresh material that continues to challenge the boundaries of hip-hop.
