{"product_id":"lucki-almost-there","title":"Lucki - Almost There","description":"\u003cp\u003eChicago rap pioneer LUCKI’s Almost There plays like a midnight drive through the inner workings of an artist caught between the highs of underground superstardom and the quiet weight of his own vices. Released in May 2020 as a surprise 12-track mixtape, the project stands as a pivotal checkpoint in LUCKI’s discography, serving as the bridge connecting his classic SoundCloud era to the blown-out, ambient pluggnb soundscapes that would come to define his commercial explosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the mixtape, LUCKI captures a distinct sense of bone-deep exhaustion and detached romance, wrapping raw lifestyle admissions in his signature hypnotic, half-slurred flow. Float-along production from trusted collaborators like Brent Rambo, Callari \u0026amp; Plu2o Nash lays down a backdrop of lush, spacey synth loops and wall-shaking 808s. Track highlights like \"Pure Love - Hate,\" \"At Least I Think It's Real,\" \"Pick A Flaw,\" and \"Ouch Omen\" showcase his unique ability to trade grand hip-hop boasts for weary introspection about rapid fame, troubled relationships, and self-medication, while fan favorites like \"Prada Tune,\" \"Nigo,\" and \"Faith\" deliver addictive, effortlessly melodic hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTense yet calm, vulnerable yet unbothered, Almost There excels above all as a masterclass in mood-setting. Rather than just a standard collection of rap songs, it offers an intimate, highly atmospheric snapshot of a cult icon standing right on the precipice of mainstream stardom, fully aware of the personal cost it took to reach that threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LUCKI\/ EMPIRE","offers":[{"title":"Black Vinyl","offer_id":55447177331015,"sku":"TRI-81772","price":33.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":55447177363783,"sku":"TRI-81773","price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/UNK_20261016_1353_125735_006_p_ERE1465_ERE1467_003.jpg?v=1792159909","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/lucki-almost-there","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}